Behavioral Health Queue LPN

The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care to patients in an outpatient medical setting. Responsibilities include administering injections, distributing medication, monitoring patient health, providing patient education, coordinating referrals and community resources, and supporting medication management and clinical operations. The LPN works collaboratively with medical providers, behavioral health staff, and other members of the care team to promote quality patient care and continuity of services.

Responsibilities:

• Administer injections and distribute medications in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.

• Complete clinical documentation and maintain accurate patient records.

• Monitor and document vital signs, patient measurements, and screenings; perform finger-stick tests, waived testing, and other in-office services as directed.

• Provide patient education and coordinate care with medical providers, behavioral health staff, community agencies, and other resources.

• Schedule appointments, manage referrals, provide follow-up reminders, and respond to patient calls and nursing line inquiries.

• Assist patients with laboratory services and coordinate follow-up as needed.

• Process prior authorizations, clinical faxes, and other patient care-related requests.

• Maintain medication inventory, perform quality control, and ensure proper medication storage and destruction in accordance with established policies.

• Meet established patient contact hour goals and comply with documentation, confidentiality, and clinical requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio, in good standing.

• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and patient service skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established clinical procedures and protocols.

As a healthcare provider, Southeast Healthcare is a non-smoking employer.  Staff members are required to be vaccinated for the flu (medical and religious exemptions may be requested during the hiring process). 

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