Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health

Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY

48d

About The Position

At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides healthcare services to patients in our Center for Behavioral Health. They collaborate with and support team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care. As part of the essential functions of this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse:

Requirements

current LPN license in New York
current BLS certification
candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
candidate must demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word) and electronic charting/medical records systems (Medent preferred)
candidate must demonstrate personal responsibility and integrity and ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA
awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Nice To Haves

minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provides outstanding customer service while maintaining a compassionate, positive, and respectful attitude toward people who use drugs
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients under their scope of practice. Prepares patients for provider visits by taking vital signs, history and assessing risk factors
Collects and records health information findings of physical and developmental assessments into patient records with timeliness and accuracy; accesses and retrieves medical records via HEALTHeLINK
Responsible for screening all new and returning patients by completing an intake process; comprehensively documents intake encounters and health history into our EMR system
Facilities lab and diagnostic tests, including injections, urine, and oral toxicology at the request of the provider
Obtains insurance prior authorizations for referrals, imaging, and medications prescribed by provider(s) and prepares medication refill prescriptions under supervision of prescribing provider
Assists with paperwork as needed
Collaborates with Harm Reduction Center staff to identify needs and refer patients to additional services, including mental health and/or substance use counseling, care coordination, primary and specialty medical care, inpatient or detox programs, housing, and HIV and HCV testing
Maintains exam rooms according to protocols; cleans rooms and equipment between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked and equipment is functioning properly
Assists providers, and registered nurses with procedures if needed