Licensed Practical Nurse

Center for Human Development; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) seeks a part-time LPN to work 32 hours weekly at the Griswold Center in Palmer, MA. Fridays are required, with flexible hours Monday-Friday.

The LPN will manage clinic triage, medication refill requests, lab reviews, and prior authorizations while collaborating with the care team in our behavioral health outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will have an Associates degree or higher and LPN licensure, with two years of psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of psychiatric population experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and registered vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients.
• Implement client medication treatment plans.
• Assess client needs, provide health education, and discuss medications.
• Coordinate clients’ medical treatment with other providers.
• Participate in team communications and CHD policy adherence.
• Attend weekly and psychiatry team meetings.

Skills

LPN experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associates degree or better

LPN licensure

Job description

CHD Griswold Center
Palmer, MA 01069, USA

Description

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently seeking an LPN to work 32 hours with flexible business hours Monday-Friday, with Friday being one of the days needed. The LPN would become part of a wonderful team of nurses that work with our behavioral health outpatient clinic in Palmer, MA. The LPN will oversee clinic triage, medication refill requests, lab review, prior authorizations, and collaborating with the client's care team, other medical providers, and other CHD programs.

WORK LOCATION

This position is an ON-SITE office position located at our Griswold Center, in Palmer, MA. Days and Hours can be negotiated except Fridays being required.

YOUR ROLE AS A LPN WITH CHD:

CLIENT SERVICES

• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients
• Implementation of client medication treatment plans
• Interacting with clients in order to assess needs, provide education and information around health issues and the role of prescribed medications in their treatment
• Assistance in the management of medical issues
• Coordination of clients’ medical treatment with other service providers

PROGRAM AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

• Participation in team approach including communication with Program staff
• Ensuring adherence to established CHD policies and procedures for client treatment
• Consultation with Program staff for coordination of client treatment
• Attendance and Participation in weekly staff meetings
• Attendance and Participation in monthly meetings with the psychiatry team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience working with a psychiatric population preferred
• Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Enthusiasm and passion for the work they do.
• Possess good time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and adapt within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions by using critical thinking skills.
• Display patience and empathy to the care provided to persons served.
• Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus.

Pay range is $35.00-$37.00, (based on experience).

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a Way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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