LPN, Residential at Signature Health, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description:

Description

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)


• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

Reporting to the Supervisor, Nursing-Residential, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Residential will play a key role in supporting residents in a residential behavioral health setting. This position is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, assisting with residential admissions, medication reconciliation, care coordination, discharge planning, referrals, and orders. The LPN will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that residents receive comprehensive, person-centered care and are supported throughout their treatment journey.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED

• Assist in admitting new residents by completing initial health assessments, reviewing medical histories, and ensuring smooth transitions into residential care.


• Review and reconcile medications during admission, discharge, and transitions of care; administer medications safely, including injections, and monitor for adverse effects; support patient self-administration of oral medications.


• Collaborate with staff and providers to implement individualized care plans, ensuring residents receive appropriate interventions and follow-ups.


• Process provider orders accurately, complete thorough documentation in medical records, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.


• Conduct routine vital sign checks and assess resident health status, reporting any significant changes to the appropriate healthcare provider.


• Educate residents and their families on treatment plans, medication adherence, and wellness strategies.


• Arrange for specimen collection, review lab results, and follow up with providers on necessary actions.


• Provide supportive interventions during resident crises and ensure safety protocols are followed.


• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and agency policies, including HIPAA, to ensure the highest standard of patient care.


• Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team, maintaining clear communication with co-workers, supervisors, and external partners.


• Engage in continuous learning to enhance clinical skills and maintain licensure as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an approved program in practical nursing required.


• Valid unencumbered LPN License in the state of Ohio required.


• 1+ years of recent LPN experience with high degree of clinical expertise required.


• Experience in outpatient clinic or psychiatry preferred.


• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


• Strong understanding of legal regulations, nursing best practices, and behavioral health treatment protocols.


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient with technology and electronic medical records.

• Work is performed in a residential behavioral health setting, requiring flexibility in managing various patient needs.


• Shift flexibility, including evening and weekend coverage, may be required.


• Requires periods of standing, sitting, and active patient care duties.


• Exposure to patients experiencing behavioral health crises and potential biohazards/blood borne pathogens.


• Physical effort required: Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds.


• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.


• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.


• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.


• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.