Nurse Case Manager (LVN or RN)

Mens Health Foundation • West Hollywood, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Case Manager (Nurse CM) provides medical case management services to patients enrolled in Men's Health Foundation's Medical Care Coordination (MCC) Program. This role, under the supervision of the MCC Program Manager, focuses on supporting patients with medication adherence challenges, changes in HIV health status, and complex comorbid conditions. The Nurse CM conducts comprehensive assessments, develops integrated care plans, and monitors patient progress in collaboration with the MCC Social Worker and care team. While not focused on clinical nursing duties, a strong clinical background, critical thinking skills, and competency are required to provide optimal patient care. The position involves ensuring coordination of care and addressing patients’ biomedical needs through targeted interventions such as patient education, treatment adherence support, side effect management, and medical nutrition guidance, co-infections, preventative care, medication adherence, and risk reduction.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with an active California nursing license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in direct patient care with nursing case management; preferably in an ambulatory care setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effects of psychosocial needs, trauma history, and cognitive/behavioral/motivational functioning on health-related behavior and exhibit ability to intervene appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with men and transgender women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientation in a multicultural environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on the first day of work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient-facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and chronic diseases care/ management preferred.
• Basic knowledge of other infectious diseases and state/ federal reporting requirements.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, MCC team members, and external partners to plan, implement, and coordinate patient-centered care for chronic conditions (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis C, diabetes).
• Conduct outreach and ensure patients are informed of and connected to available services and resources.
• Support the MCC Social Worker and work within a multidisciplinary team to address patients’ medical and psychosocial needs.
• Serve as liaison between specialty providers and health services.
• Facilitate coordination of care across external agencies, including home health, hospital systems, and hospice services.
• Provide patient education and develop materials for patients, partners, and family members to support treatment adherence and health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, including progress notes, care plans, and reports.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, trainings, and program development activities.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and independent decision-making in patient care and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 12 Paid Holidays (including 1 mental health day)
• 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
• 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees