LPN, Primary Care - Bilingual

Signature Health•Painesville, OH

About The Position

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 have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more Robust earned paid time off program (PTO) Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles) Professional Development Support SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Manager, Nursing-Primary Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Primary Care will be instrumental in providing outstanding nursing support and assistance to patient treatment plan development. The role will grow and build an excellent patient care experience within Primary Care through evaluation and treatment services to patients. HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED Demonstrate fluency in communicating in English and other required language (i.e Spanish) verbally as well as in written form. Consult and collaborate with staff and providers to correctly execute appropriate plan of care. Arrange and diligently perform urine toxicology screens, routine lab draws, medication teaching, pill/film counts, observed dosing, medication management, prior authorizations, and refill requests. Obtain vital signs for each patient prior to the provider visit. Provide client education regarding medication and health promotion. Build nursing evaluations and assist in the admission process for new clients. Serve as a subject matter expert for patients on calls when answering questions or gathering information. Track and review medical record and lab results. Assists with tracking in the Addiction Service Condition registry. Complete appropriate documentation in the medical record to 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. Create an outstanding reputation when assisting in community outreach. Exhibit a non-judgmental, empathetic and a 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 maintains age-related competence for the population serviced. Monitors operation of medical equipment by verifying equipment availability, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintain your 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. Ask prompted health related questions and follows structured screening protocol Conduct nasopharyngeal and/or anterior nare specimen collection for the purpose of screening patients for COVID-19 Administer vaccines or any necessary medications. Provide patient education regarding COVID symptoms, prevention, testing and when to report to the Emergency room. Reconcile the lab specimen with the patient’s laboratory order and batch order in preparation for laboratory pick-up. Follow all requirements related to personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, cleaning of work station and physical distancing practices. Assist with clinic set-up, tear-down and sanitation under the supervision of the Clinic Manage Participate in quality assurance and utilization review activities. Maintain clear communication with co-workers, referents or designated liaison person. Comply with all agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of an approved program in practical nursing required.
Valid unencumbered LPN license in the state of Ohio required.
Demonstrated fluency in communicating in English and other required language (i.e Spanish) verbally as well as in written form required.
2+ years of recent LPN experience with high degree of clinical expertise required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Working knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
Experience with case management.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with technology and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate fluency in communicating in English and other required language (i.e Spanish) verbally as well as in written form.
Consult and collaborate with staff and providers to correctly execute appropriate plan of care.
Arrange and diligently perform urine toxicology screens, routine lab draws, medication teaching, pill/film counts, observed dosing, medication management, prior authorizations, and refill requests.
Obtain vital signs for each patient prior to the provider visit.
Provide client education regarding medication and health promotion.
Build nursing evaluations and assist in the admission process for new clients.
Serve as a subject matter expert for patients on calls when answering questions or gathering information.
Track and review medical record and lab results.
Assists with tracking in the Addiction Service Condition registry.
Complete appropriate documentation in the medical record to 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.
Create an outstanding reputation when assisting in community outreach.
Exhibit a non-judgmental, empathetic and a 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 maintains age-related competence for the population serviced.
Monitors operation of medical equipment by verifying equipment availability, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain your 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.
Ask prompted health related questions and follows structured screening protocol
Conduct nasopharyngeal and/or anterior nare specimen collection for the purpose of screening patients for COVID-19
Administer vaccines or any necessary medications.
Provide patient education regarding COVID symptoms, prevention, testing and when to report to the Emergency room.
Reconcile the lab specimen with the patient’s laboratory order and batch order in preparation for laboratory pick-up.
Follow all requirements related to personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, cleaning of work station and physical distancing practices.
Assist with clinic set-up, tear-down and sanitation under the supervision of the Clinic Manage
Participate in quality assurance and utilization review activities.
Maintain clear communication with co-workers, referents or designated liaison person.
Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.