Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (Multiple Locations)

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Licensed Practical Nurse (Multiple Locations)

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $23 to $25 per hour. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

Various locations around Buffalo, Amherst and Orchard Park.

A licensed health care practitioner who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, NP, physician, physician assistant. LPNs provide compassionate care that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and wishes. The LPN is responsible for monitoring the health status of clients at the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. She/he responds to any emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures and is responsible and accountable for providing direct and indirect patient care procedures reflective of Best Self Behavioral Health mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assists with collection of health information and health monitoring under the supervision of the RN, NP, physician, or physician assistant.
• Coordinates and schedules necessary medical appointments for clients
• Completes urine screen and orders toxicology and lab reports under the supervision of the RN, NP, physician, or physician assistant.
• Assists in obtaining necessary medical documentation and coordinating care with other medical providers
• Requests prior authorizations for medications
• Provide nursing treatments and administer medications under the supervision of the RN
• Facilitates groups
• Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and the recovery process, be able to relate well individuals from diverse cultures, and have good judgment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• NYS licensure as a practical nurse (LPN)

Some Things You Can Look Forward To

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your Best Self!
• Rewarding work experience!
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• CASAC certification tuition support
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We look forward to telling you more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Mental Health Care

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