Licensed Practical Nurse

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Nine paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to support Philadelphia County psychiatrists and coordinate behavioral and physical health care for program participants.

You will assist with prior authorizations, coordinate lab testing, and help implement efficient information flow in the Clozaril clinic, while educating participants and staff and networking with the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in PA.
• Experience in community mental health settings.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical and rehab practices.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal, team-oriented, organized and analytical abilities.
• Available for scheduled emergency on-call service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate behavioral and physical health care needs with psychiatrists.
• Assist with prior authorization and lab test coordination.
• Support Clozaril clinic and ensure efficient info flow to psychiatrists.
• Provide education to participants, staff and community.
• May require local travel and on-call duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Organization

Analytical skills

On-call

Education

LPN - PA

Job description

We are seeking a (Part-Time) Licensed Practical Nurse to provide support and assist Philadelphia County psychiatrists in coordinating the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants. Assist psychiatrists with: insurance prior authorization process from completing the forms to notifying the participant when insurance approves; developing and implementing a system to ensure participants have prescribed laboratory tests including how to ensure psychiatrist receives and reviews the results; assist in the Clozaril clinic and work with other nurses in the clinic to facilitate an efficient flow of information from and to the psychiatrists; special projects to improve efficiency in psychiatric services.
To network with the community regarding the health care needs of participants and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices. Function as a consultant and provide education to participants, non-medical team members, and the community.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Licensed LPN in the State of PA.
• Prior experience in servicing community mental health facilities and their needs.
• 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.

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergencies.
• Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan, a tax-sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Practical Nurse

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