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 because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values—putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day, and having a can-do mindset—then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and providers to correctly execute appropriate plan of care.
• Responsible for intake of all patient appointments to include:
  • Vital signs
  • Interviewing patient to determine health history for documentation
  • Preparation of patient for examination and/or procedures
  • Updating medication profiles
• Review no show charts and determine appropriate follow up.
• Respond to patient telephone messages and document outcome in patient’s record.
• Respond to requests for prescription and inform prescriber of the request.
• Administer medications safely, including injections.
• Arrange and diligently follow procedures for specimen collection, reviewing labs/test results, and contacting providers when applicable.
• Complete appropriate prior authorizations and patient assistance forms.
• Review patient medications, update medication list, 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.
• Coordinate 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; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing requirements and to other governing company regulations.
• Ensure 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.
• Perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adhere to and complete all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• Completion of an approved program in practical nursing required.
• Valid unencumbered LPN License in the state of Ohio required.
• 1+ years of recent LPN experience with high degree of clinical expertise 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.