Outpatient Nurse - Grand Rapids, United States - Forest View Hospital

Forest View Hospital
Forest View Hospital
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Grand Rapids, United States

3 weeks ago

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Responsibilities:

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults.

We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems.

As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a
Outpatient Nurse (LPN) for our Medication Management Clinic.


Under the direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or the Clinic Manager, the LPN provides routine clinical and administrative support for the team, and basic medical attention to assigned patients.


Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Preps patient charts which include utilizing Michigan automated Prescription System (MAPS) database.
  • Processes perscription refill requests.
  • Escort patients to rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and document all information in patient's chart
  • Distributes screening forms to patients as appropriate.
  • Assists with toxicology screens.
  • Completes a medication review with the patient, and assists in medication education.
  • Administers ADHD testing as required.
  • Conducts Suicide Risk Asssements as appropriate.
  • Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or NP/PA
  • Monitors status of laboratory and other diagnostic tests ordered. Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients' medical records
  • Takes telephone messages and makes sure that information is routed appropriately to Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner.
  • Resolves telephone inquiries including communication with pharmacies and insurance companies as well as taking escalated patient calls
  • Gather samples per provider orders, log them out appropriately and present them to the provider for review before distributing the samples to the patient.
  • Assists in escorting patients to hospital when needed
  • Assists with completion of Medication Prior Authorizations

Benefits Highlights:


  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
  • Pet Insurance and much more

Hours:
This position is Monday-Friday, day shift. No weekends required


About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020.

In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S.

states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.


Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
  • Current LPN Licensure in the state of Michigan.
  • Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory, and practice, with previous psychiatric clinical experience preferred. Previous work experience in providing support to psychiatric patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting highly preferred.
  • CPR/HWC certification required or obtained within the first week of employment.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and demonstrated knowledge and competency related to Sample Medication Policies and Procedures.

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