LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

HORIZON HOUSE, INC.
Job Description/Factors for Appraisal

Name: Type:
JD Sign-Off Orientation Annual

Title: Nurse (LPN) Grade: 7 JD #: P5004.110 FLSA: N-Exempt

Division: Behavioral Health Services Issue Date: December 2016

Department: Various Philadelphia BHS Departments Supervisor: Medical or Regional Director

Purpose:

· To provide support and assist Philadelphia County psychiatrists in coordinating the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants.

· To assist psychiatrists with: insurance prior authorization process from completing the forms to notifying the participant when insurance gives the approval; 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 health care needs of participants and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
· To function as a consultant and provide education to participants, non-medical team members and the community.

Supervision Received:

· Receives general direction from the Medical Director or Philadelphia BHS Regional Director. Receives medical direction from the psychiatrist and/or the participants’ treating psychiatrists and/or doctor, when applicable.

Supervision Exercised:

· N/A

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 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.

Principal Duties/Performance Factors for this position are listed on the following page(s).

Employee Signature Date

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Principal Duties/Performance Factors

Surpasses Satisfies Requires

Outstandng Requirmnt Requirmnt Improvmnt Unsatisfactry
(5) (4) (3) (1) (0)

1. To provide and assist psychiatrists and team members in coordinating the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants.

2. Assist in Clozaril Clinic to ensure efficient flow of information from and to the psychiatrists. Work in conjunction with other nurses to complete nursing duties and documentation in the clinic.

3. Develop and monitor systems to ensure participants have prescribed laboratory tests and that results are received and reviewed by the ordering psychiatrist.

4. To consult with and assist team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals.

5. Negotiate the health care responsibilities of participants with provider agencies.

6. Coordinate with team members’ routine medical, vision, lab, psychiatric and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up on results. Facilitate communication between PCP (primary care physician) and psychiatrist.

7. 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.

8. Complete required documentation. Develop, review, and revise forms, procedures and standards of care according to accepted professional practice.

9. Provide consultation services to community agencies upon request or as needed.

10. Provide educational training services to participants, provider agencies, and non-medical staff, including medication, diagnosis and interventions training classes.

11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as they relate to the overall enhancement of program service delivery.

12 . Cooperation and Team Effectiveness: Works effectively with others towards common unit goals. Establishes and sustains a positive impact on people. Actively and positively contributes to morale and teamwork.

13. Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjusts behavior, style or schedule as situations change. Handles multiple tasks.

14. Independence: Performs work assignments with minimum

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Surpasses Satisfies Requires

Outstandng Requirmnt Requirmnt Improvmnt Unsatisfactry
(5) (4) (3) (1) (0) need for supervision and guidance.

15. Initiative, Interest and Motivation: Originates actions and actively influences events. Offers suggestions without waiting to be asked. Anticipates and responds to others' needs promptly and courteously.

16. Interpersonal Communications: Effectively expresses self.

Listens attentively. Creates a climate of open communication. Respects confidentiality and privacy. Treats people with dignity and respect.

17. Management Support: Keeps supervisor well informed of status of assignments. Responds to requests and leadership of supervisor. Helps supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans.

18. Planning, Productivity and Time Management:

Demonstrates ability to set goals, assign priorities, anticipate problems, establish limits and achieve results. Completes multiple tasks with timeliness. Schedules and uses time efficiently. Achieves quality results.

19. Problem Solving and Analytical Skills: Identifies problems, secures relevant data to identify possible causes. Generates alternative courses of action and possible consequences.
Reaches conclusions and solutions based on thorough analysis and reasoning.

20. Written Communications: Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in written form.

21. Attendance: Employee usually can be depended upon to be at work. When absent, follows appropriate call-out procedure.

22. Punctuality: Reliability to be at work, meetings and appointments on time.

TOTAL:

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The Total of all awarded points is: .

Divide by the total number of performance factors ( 22 ).

Equals an average of: .

This is an orientation evaluation and the employee is not eligible for an increase at this time. The employee has/has not passed the orientation period.

Employee has an average of 3 or above and is eligible for a full 4% increase based upon his/her current salary of $ to a new salary of $ .

Employee has an average of 3 or above but has been in position less than a year and is eligible for a

% increase (4% prorated by length of service in the position) based upon their current salary of $ to a new salary of $ .

Employee has an average below 3 and does not meet minimum requirements. A two (2) month review

period is in effect from to during which demonstrated improvement. Willful misconduct during this period may still result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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EMPLOYEE RESPONSE
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This is to apprise you that you may submit any written commentary concerning your performance appraisal to be inserted with the appraisal in your personnel file. You may wish to comment on specific elements of the rating as well as its overall accuracy. Commentary must be submitted within seven (7) days after the review is covered with you.

"I have had an opportunity to examine my review and have received a copy of it. I have been apprised that I may submit commentary as outlined above."

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend

Work Location: In person