Licensed Practical Nurse en HealthPort

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: 

• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland
• Two years of nursing experience, preferably working with those who have mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment.
• Highly developed organizational and communication skills.
• Availability for work including some evenings as needed.
• Current CPR certification.
• Privileged to carry out all duties, including client treatment coordination.

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.