Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

HEALTHPORT IS HIRING!

Now hiring for 4-day work week Monday-Thursday.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary :

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for assisting providers with office visits and provide skilled nursing services as scheduled and document information in the organizations EMR. This position will play a vital role in patient quality care.

Job Responsibilities :

• Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
• Using the electronic medical records (EMR), input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
• Take part in all agency training programs as requested.
• Complete specialty referrals on behalf of providers : collaborate with specialty offices to ensure continuity of care and receipt of specialty services.
• Complete prior authorizations for services and medications; collaborate with pharmacy, pharmaceutical, and service vendors to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer prescribed medications, including injections under the supervision of the prescriber or register nurse.
• Collect and process lab specimens.
• Complete all regulatory documentation of client treatment and share information in a timely manner with other professionals working with client, both with the staff and, with client permission, outside agencies.
• Assist providers with office visits and provide skilled nursing services as scheduled and document information in the organizations EMR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure, and document vital signs.
• Monitor the nurse line to triage and respond to client needs through collaboration with the care team, which includes pharmacy coordination.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient / physician / pharmacy calls
• Collaborate with rehabilitation / treatment plans and staff in serving the client’s needs.
• Provide health promotion and training as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Educations and Experience :

Why work for HealthPort?

HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is living an organically developmental culture embedded in a comprehensive evidence-based program for the health of the community. We offer a rich benefit package, competitive salaries, tuition assistance, 401(k) 3% employer contribution and 2% match. Check out our website healthport.org.