LPN

Resources For Human Development
29.83
United States, Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr
Sep 11, 2024
Description Job title LPN Reports to Program Director Why RHD? Eligible for 1 remote day per week after 90 day training period Generous PTO Package $2500 sign on bonus after 90 days of successful employment Opportunity for growth and development! Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will support the LMCMS team and individuals in services in the oversight and delivery of medical activities. The position is responsible for upholding RHD values and for adhering to the standards of DDAP, OMHSAS, Magellan, Medicare, and any other funding or licensing bodies. The LPN will collaborate with leadership concerning program support, supervision, development, or any reporting that is sent to the funders. The LPN will attend or delegate attendance and represent LMCMS and RHD at meetings with funders, licensing agencies, and accreditation bodies as assigned. Essential Duties and Functions Work collaboratively with the Medical Assistants (MAs) to provide comprehensive physical health care for all individuals. Manage patient flow in Outpatient setting in collaboration with the team. Provide physical health services to patients of all ages, including phone/walk-in triage. Provide education, counseling, and family planning activities and coordinate appointments and referrals and assist in obtaining needed services and supplies. Manage prior authorization of prescriptions and treatments as well as assist with problems concerning medication refills that are not within the routine refill process established at LMCMS. Maintain laboratory standards and policies for designated level at facility. Assigns, performs, and assesses vital sign checks conducted on individuals in service. Oversees the recording of necessary medical documentation into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and maintains proper documentation in the EHR of all significant interactions with or on behalf of individuals in service. Maintains the assignment of MAs to other responsibilities that maintains a neat and orderly environment that meets OSHA standards. Assures that yearly competencies are done, as necessary. Participate in health education and promotion activities in collaboration with the Unit Director, Medical Director, Clinical Director and Integrated Health Manager. Maintain HIPAA regulations via training. Maintenance of a trauma informed environment that supports confidentiality. Attendance and participation in meetings, in-services, educational programs and other activities as deemed appropriate. Implement and maintain quality improvement activities related to Primary Care, in collaboration with the Unit Director, Director of Operations, Quality Assurance Manager and the Clinical Director. Maintain a current LPN license and required number of continuing education credits. Supervision of the inventory of all medications, medical supplies, Family planning supplies, sample medications, education materials; contact/order appropriate materials when needed in collaboration with the Director and Office Manager. Assist in and coordinate the collection of urine samples for Urine Drug Screenings. Assist Integrated Health Manager with training new MAs in medical activities by verbal instruction and shadowing. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred LPN License At least 2 years' experience as an LPN; experience in an outpatient practice setting preferred Current license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Requirements Physical requirements Lifting Requirements Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Reporting Relationships This position is supervised by the Integrated Health Manager. This position does not supervise any other positions. Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.