RN
Signature Health Inc·Willoughby, Ohio
Signature Health Inc·Willoughby, Ohio
Provide exceptional nursing support to psychiatry clients by executing care plans and managing patient intake, including vitals and medication profiles. Collaborate with providers to ensure high-quality behavioral health treatment and maintain accurate medical records.
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) Professional Development Support SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Manager, Nursing-Psychiatry the Registered Nurse (RN), Psychiatry will be instrumental in providing exceptional nursing support to clients.
This role will directly consult with other providers ensuring the most appropriate plan of care while keeping clients educated.
You will be a model for excellent patient care ensuring patients and their families are comfortable when receiving behavioral health treatment.
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED Consult and collaborate with staff and providers to correctly execute appropriate plan of care.
Responsible for intake of all patient appointments to include: vital signs, interviewing patients to determine health history for documentation, preparation of patient for examination and/or procedures, and updating medication profiles.
Responsible for reviewing no show charts and determining appropriate follow-up.
Respond to patient telephone messages and documents outcome in patient’s record.
Respond to requests for prescription and informs prescriber of the request.
Administer medications safely, including injections.
Arrange and diligently follow procedures for specimen collection, reviewing labs/test results and contacting providers when applicable.
Complete appropriate prior authorizations and patient assistance forms.
Review patient medications, update medication list and add prescription information to the medication list.
Complete appropriate documentation in the medical record and comply with state, federal and departmental policies when sharing/documenting patient care data.
Coordinate excellent patient care with staff of outside healthcare facilities or emergency rooms when necessary.
Exhibit a non-judgmental, empathetic and a fully supportive approach when communicating with patients, families, and staff.
Ensure quality of care by implementing nursing philosophies and standards of care; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing requirements and to other governing company regulations.
Ensure sensitivity to cultural diversity and maintains age-related competence for the population serviced.
Maintain your individual clinical and professional knowledge and skill through formal and informal educational experiences.
Participate in quality assurance and utilization review activities.
Maintain clear communication with co-workers, referents or designated liaison person.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Completion of an approved program in registered nursing required. Valid unencumbered RN license in the state of Ohio required. 1+ years of RN experience with high degree of clinical expertise preferred. Psychiatry nursing experience preferred. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. Proficient with technology and electronic medical records. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment. While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required. Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
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 considered but 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.
Market context
In Ohio, RN openings in psychiatric care often draw steady interest because facilities look for candidates with current Ohio licensure and prior behavioral health experience. These roles can be competitive when employers prefer a BSN and a background in a psychiatric health care setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then verify your licensure status and tailor your application to any psych care experience you have.
