Program Manager / Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Program Manager / RN for the S-O-R Program is a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) who serves as both the lead clinician and program manager for the S-O-R Care-Management initiative under the C-C-M-P (Care Management Network) grant funded by SAMHSA.

This merged role combines nursing care responsibilities—such as triage, care coordination, and patient education—with program management functions, including supervision of staff, compliance oversight, and grant reporting. The Program Manager / RN ensures that clients, especially those experiencing homelessness and struggling with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) or other high-risk conditions, are connected to timely, high-quality medical, behavioral-health, housing, and supportive services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments to determine clients’ immediate medical or behavioral-health needs.
• Provide basic health screenings (e.g., vital signs, medication monitoring, wound care as appropriate within scope).
• Coordinate care plans with pain-management specialists, primary-care providers, and behavioral-health professionals.
• Offer health education, risk-reduction counseling, and follow-up support for clients with SUD or chronic health conditions.
• Document all clinical encounters and ensure adherence to nursing standards and protocols.

Program Management Responsibilities

Client Support & Advocacy

Qualifications