LPN

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity

Transit benefit program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania to support participants with medication management and psychiatric care within a community mental health setting.

The role involves coordinating with psychiatrists, insurance providers, and family members to ensure optimal treatment plans and rights advocacy. You will document clinical notes in compliance with funding sources, maintain the medication room, and participate in on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) in PA with board certification or eligibility.
• Experience servicing community mental health facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; detail oriented and accurate in documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills; able to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor participant’s medication and verify insurance for medication approval by contacting insurance companies and pharmacies as directed by psychiatrist.
• Provide basic nursing care and symptom management education; adjust treatment plans as participant needs evolve; educate and support participants’ families; advocate for participants’ rights and preferences.
• Submit accurate and timely documentation per TCMU/CBH/HH standards; document contacts, movements, progress, and transfers per funding source regulations.
• Oversee maintenance of the medication room; monitor and order necessary supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Organization

Analytical skills

On-call availability

Education

LPN license (PA)

Job description

• 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, and 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.

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.

Scope

• Frequent talking and listening.
• May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
• 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 & dental
• (9) nine paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement savings plan
• voluntary tax-sheltered annuity
• transit benefit program
• opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #TLR #zrat

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