Description
The Medical Practice Manager / RN Lead is a dual-role leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily clinical operations of Isaiah House's medical services in a recovery-based, FQHC-aligned environment. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, compassionate medical care to individuals with substance use disorders while maintaining regulatory compliance, coordinating clinical workflows, and supervising nursing staff. The RN Lead component focuses on hands-on patient care during the detoxification phase, while the Practice Manager role ensures operational excellence and FQHC standards.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Oversight (RN Lead):
- Conduct intake assessments, assign treatment plans, and perform clinical evaluations throughout detox and stabilization periods.
- Monitor medical conditions and coordinate closely with Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIPs) for ongoing treatment adjustments.
- Provide patient education on medical needs and wellness.
- Prepare and oversee medication administration, including organizing med boxes and over-the-counter treatment.
- Maintain clean and stocked med rooms and ensure compliance with first aid kit standards throughout the facility.
- Monitor sick call patients, record vital signs, and communicate with providers for care direction.
- Coordinate external medical appointments, documentation, and record retrieval for continuity of care.
Nursing Team Leadership:
- Supervise RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and best practices.
- Provide coaching, schedule management, and performance oversight of nursing staff.
- Ensure competency completion, policy adherence, and training requirements are met.
- Lead audits of med room procedures, daily logs, and infection control.
Medical Office & FQHC Operations (Practice Manager):
- Oversee day-to-day medical office functions including scheduling, patient access, compliance tracking, and workflow optimization.
- Ensure adherence to HRSA/FQHC standards, including sliding fee scales, UDS reporting, and EHR documentation accuracy.
- Manage clinic inventory, supply orders, and coordination with external vendors or partners.
- Collaborate with billing and finance teams to support accurate claims and FQHC reimbursements.
- Assist in preparation and readiness for regulatory inspections, HRSA site visits, and accreditation reviews.
Requirements:
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of Kentucky (required).
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Primary Healthcare experience required
- 2–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting, preferably in addiction treatment or FQHC environment.
- Prior experience working with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, or within residential treatment preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of electronic medical records, HIPAA, OSHA, and state health regulations.
- Experience managing clinical workflows, audits, and compliance in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
- Crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
- Valid KY driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with HRSA compliance, Uniform Data System (UDS), and FQHC billing structures.
- Experience supervising or coordinating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented service delivery.
Key Attributes:
- Compassionate and professional leadership style
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Confident in crisis situations and emotionally resilient
- Strong communication and team-building skills
- Able to balance direct care with administrative oversight