LPN Program Manager

Applied Home Health Solutions LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Home Health Solutions LLC seeks an LPN Program Manager to oversee clinical operations for our residential group homes, bridging medical necessity and quality of life. You will lead DSPs and LPNs, ensuring compliance, ISPs updates, and 24/7 coverage while maintaining a warm, home-like environment.

You will coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals and guide staff training on Med Tech certification, infection control, and resident health protocols.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN license in the state.
• 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in IDD, geriatrics, or assisted living.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical needs of residents, including medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease management.
• Conduct regular health assessments and update ISPs to reflect changes.
• Act as primary clinical contact for emergencies; coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals.
• Hire, train, and supervise LPNs and DSPs; ensure competency in delegated tasks.
• Provide ongoing training on Med Tech certification, infection control, and health protocols.
• Schedule nursing and care rotations to ensure 24/7 coverage and regulatory compliance.
• Audit MARs and nursing notes for accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Lead regulatory liaison during state audits and inspections.
• Chair the Risk Management committee to analyze incidents and implement prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Regulatory compliance

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The LPN Program Manager is responsible for the clinical oversight and daily operational management of our residential group homes. You will bridge the gap between medical necessity and quality of life, ensuring that our residents receive high-quality nursing care while maintaining a warm, home-like environment. You will lead a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and LPNs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and individual service plans.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Oversight & Care Coordination

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  Health Monitoring: Oversee the medical needs of residents, including medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease management.

  
  


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  Assessment: Conduct regular health assessments and update Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) to reflect changing medical needs.

  
  


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  Triage: Act as the primary clinical point of contact for emergencies and coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals.

  
  

2. Staff Leadership & Training

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  Supervision: Hire, train, and supervise LPNs and DSPs, ensuring they are competent in delegated nursing tasks.

  
  


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  Education: Provide ongoing training on Medication Administration (Med Tech certification), infection control, and resident-specific health protocols.

  
  


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  Scheduling: Manage nursing and care rotations to ensure 24/7 coverage and regulatory compliance.

  
  

3. Compliance & Quality Assurance

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  Documentation: Audit Medication Administration Records (MARs) and nursing notes to ensure 100% accuracy and regulatory alignment.

  
  


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  Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the lead during state audits and inspections (e.g., CMS, DHS, or local health departments).

  
  


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  Safety: Lead the Risk Management committee to analyze incidents and implement preventative measures.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Licensure: Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in this state.

  
  


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  Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), Geriatrics, or Assisted Living.

  
  


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  Leadership: At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience.

  
  


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  Clearances: Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.

  
  

Preferred Skills

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  The \"Juggler\" Mentality: Ability to manage clinical crises one moment and budget spreadsheets the next.

  
  


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  Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.

  
  


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  Advocacy: A passion for advocating for the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities.

  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with resident transfers if necessary.

  
  


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  On-call availability for clinical emergencies.

  
  


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  Work is performed within a residential group home setting and a standard office.