LPN

About the role

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction. The role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Psychiatry involves providing exceptional nursing support to clients, consulting with other providers, and ensuring the most appropriate plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and providers to correctly execute appropriate plan of care.
• Intake all patient appointments, including vital signs, interviewing patients, preparing them for examinations or procedures, and updating medication profiles.
• Review no-show charts and determine appropriate follow-up.
• Respond to patient telephone messages and document outcomes in the patient’s record.
• Respond to requests for prescriptions and inform prescribers of the request.
• Administer medications safely, including injections.
• Arrange and follow procedures for specimen collection, review labs/test results, and contact providers when applicable.
• Complete appropriate prior authorizations and patient assistance forms.
• Review patient medications, update medication lists, and add prescription information to the medication list.
• Complete appropriate documentation in the medical record and comply with state, federal, and departmental policies when sharing/documenting patient care data.
• Cookice excellent patient care with staff of outside healthcare facilities or emergency rooms when necessary.
• Exhibit a non-judgmental, empathetic, and fully supportive approach when communicating with patients, families, and staff.
• Ensure quality of care by implementing nursing philosophies and standards of care; enforce adherence to state board of nursing requirements and to other governing company regulations.
• Maintain sensitivity to cultural diversity and maintain age-related competence for the population serviced.
• Maintain individual clinical and professional knowledge and skill through formal and informal educational experiences.
• Maintain professional licensure and requirements as designated by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Participate in quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Maintain clear communication with co-workers, referents, or designated liaison person.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adhere and complete compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved program in practical nursing required.
• A valid unencumbered LPN License in the state of Ohio required.
• One year of LPN experience or five years of MA experience required.
• Experience in outpatient clinic or psychiatry preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Working knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with technology and electronic medical records.