Medical Case Manager LVN/ RN – Dallas, TX
Employer: Prism Health North Texas
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $72,000.00 – $78,000.00
Responsibilities
Perform medically focused case management.
Assess the medical needs of Persons Living with HIV (PLWH) including behavioral risk screening.
Provide risk reduction interventions for PLWH at risk of transmitting HIV.
Develop and review a care plan based on client needs and choices, with goals and strategies for completion based on DSHS Medical Case Manager Standards of Care.
Link and coordinate client care to ensure quality medical, mental health, vision and dental care. Implement the care plan through time‑lined strategies.
Coordinate with client’s medical providers and non‑medical case manager regarding patient barriers to care, adherence with medical appointments, and other useful information.
Provide education about medical therapies including benefits and side effects of adherence in coordination with clinician.
Provide interventions to improve adherence to medical therapies and compliance with medical appointments. Include reminder calls and contact clients who do not show for appointments or are not taking medications as prescribed.
Assure services are delivered in a culturally competent manner with attention to accommodation of individuals with special needs.
Perform HIV testing according to protocol.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Medical knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sensitivity to PLWH.
Strong verbal and written skills with health professionals, patients and families.
Ability to perform independently while working in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Ability to develop and communicate appropriate educational materials for all levels of health literacy and preferred learning modalities.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing preferred with appropriate Texas licensure in good standing, or a minimum of 2 years of experience performing medical case management, case management or client advocacy may substitute for each year of college education.
Must complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education in relevant topics annually.
Bilingual preferred.
Apply now to join a skilled team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.