LPN

Horizon House Careers•Philadelphia, PA

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a qualified LPN to join their team. This role involves monitoring participant medication, verifying insurance for medication approval, providing basic nursing care, symptom management education, and ensuring timely adjustments to treatment plans. The LPN will also educate and support participant families, advocate for participant rights, and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with TCMU/CBH/HH standards and funding source regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing the medication room and ordering supplies. The position requires availability for on-call services, local travel, and flexibility in scheduling, including potential work during emergencies and inclement weather.

Requirements

Board Certified Licensed LPN in the State of PA.
Prior experience in servicing community mental health facilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Detail oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Team oriented.
Very strong organization and analytical skills.
Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
Must be available for local travel.
Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.
May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Monitor participant’s medication.
Verify insurance for medication approval by making phone calls and completing authorization requests to appropriate insurance companies and pharmacies as directed by psychiatrist.
Provide basic nursing care.
Provide symptom management education.
Ensure immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as participants’ needs change.
Educate and support participants’ families.
Advocate for participants’ rights and preferences.
Submit accurate and timely documentation and related information in accordance with TCMU/CBH/HH standards.
Document all contacts, movement, growth, transfers and overall progression through the system, in accordance with funding source regulations.
Oversee the maintenance of the medication room area.
Monitor and order needed supplies.