Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Behavioral Health Clinic

About the role

At the center of Banner – University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix provides behavioral and mental health treatment programs for adults and teens in inpatient and outpatient settings. Located at BUMCP Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic at 1300 N. 12th St, Ste 320, Phoenix, AZ.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Manage all new patient intakes, medication management, refills, and patient scheduling
• Complete FMLA paperwork and patient vitals
• Work closely with residents, providers, medical students, and other team members
• Observe, compile, and report patient’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs
• Review available information obtained by health care team members and contribute to the plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse
• Implement care based on delegated interventions identified in the care plan and medical orders within scope of practice
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to other caregivers
• Report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse and/or physician
• Document observations, implementation, and data in the patient record, reflecting objective/subjective data, nursing interventions, and patient response to treatment
• Note physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain, update, and revise required documentation according to patient changes in condition
• Communicate and coordinate with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding appropriate functional/care level and transition to another level
• Perform audits related to reimbursement documentation and the quality management process
• Provide verbal and written communication to residents, families, and referral sources regarding the admission process
• Facilitate problem solving with residents, families, referral sources, insurance companies, and clinical staff

Requirements

• Current, valid LPN or LVN license in state of practice, temporary LPN or LVN license in state of practice, or compact LPN or LVN licensure for current state of practice
• BLS certification required
• Completion of a state approved IV therapy program may be required in certain facilities and/or departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral health experience preferred
• Experience in designated clinical area preferred