Licensed Practical Nurse

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Address patient inquiries and concerns regarding medications within the parameters of practice and clinical guidelines.

• Collect and record information related to side effects, medication adherence, and treatment issues; escalate any concerns to prescribers.

• Manage medication prior authorization processes and relay outcomes effectively.

• Collaborate with pharmacies and insurance providers to eliminate barriers to medication access and coverage.

• Coordinate refill requests for review and approval by prescribers.

• Monitor laboratory tests, vital signs, and other assessments as ordered by prescribers.

• Reinforce instructions from prescribers and educate patients about their medications, appointments, and necessary monitoring.

• Conduct nursing follow-ups and visits as clinically indicated and permitted.

• Escalate any urgent symptoms, safety issues, or changes in patient conditions as necessary.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within electronic health records.

• Communicate unresolved concerns and follow-up requirements to prescribers and team members.

• Assist in developing workflows for handling medication inquiries, prior authorizations, monitoring, and nursing follow-ups.

• Support the documentation process for eligible nursing visits in collaboration with clinical and billing teams, including CPT 99211 when appropriate.

• Adhere to PAX Health’s ethical code, policies, and organizational values.

• Execute other responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the role.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized practical nursing program.

• Active, unrestricted LPN licensure or valid practice privilege.

• Experience in providing nursing care in psychiatric or behavioral health environments.

• Familiarity with commonly prescribed psychiatric medications, their side effects, and necessary monitoring protocols.

• Excellent skills in patient communication, organization, and follow-through.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and promptly address clinical concerns.

• Proficient in electronic health records and maintaining precise clinical documentation.

• Capability to perform assigned responsibilities within the relevant nursing scope of practice and supervision requirements.

• Preferably experience in outpatient psychiatry.

• Preferred experience in coordinating medication prior authorizations and overcoming pharmacy or insurance obstacles.

• Experience in providing telephone-based patient support and medication education is preferred.

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, confidentiality standards, and healthcare compliance obligations is preferred.

• Bilingual abilities are an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.