Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient bei PATH, Inc.
PATH, Inc. · Philadelphia, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Philadelphia
ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
WHY WORK AT PATH?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
QUALIFICATIONS:
To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform liaison duties for the medical department, maintain medical supplies, coordinate patient assistance process, obtain prior authorizations for medications and other assigned duties to assist physicians in meeting consumer needs. The LPN will also provide liaison services with psychiatrist on behalf of individuals with BH/ID diagnosis, attend all psychiatric visits, and follow-up with all psychiatric orders on behalf of assigned individual’s needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of LPN program.
- At least 1 year experience in the provision of nursing care.
- Active PA LPN license in good standing.
- Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle.
- Ability to use an electronic health record, e-prescribing and e-lab software.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Minimal in nature for this position. Physical ability to perform CPR.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:
- Work in conjunction with PATH’s medical department to provide ancillary services as requested by psychiatrist.
- Call medication into pharmacy, or enter order through e-prescription software, as directed by physicians
- Call medical specialists, residential programs, etc. as directed by physicians
- Maintain medical supplies and medications, ensuring that expired medications are disposed per PATH policy.
- Meet with pharmaceutical representative as assigned
- Coordinate and monitor patient assistance program as assigned
- Complete and obtain prior authorization for medications as assigned by physicians
- Distribute labeled medications, including by injection, as assigned by physicians
- Evaluate and assess the needs of individuals on caseload who are diagnosed with behavioral health and intellectual disabilities
- Coordinate efforts directed toward meeting the needs of individuals on caseload
