Licensed Practical Nurse

Center for Human Development (CHD)•Palmer, MA

10d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking an LPN to work 32 hours with flexible business hours Monday-Friday, with Friday being a required day. The LPN will be part of a nursing team in a behavioral health outpatient clinic in Palmer, MA. The role involves overseeing clinic triage, medication refill requests, lab review, prior authorizations, and collaborating with the client's care team, other medical providers, and other CHD programs. This is an on-site office position located at the Griswold Center in Palmer, MA. Days and hours can be negotiated except for Fridays, which are required.

Requirements

LPN in good standing
Valid driver’s license
Registered vehicle

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with a psychiatric population preferred
Strong written skills
Experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients
Implementation of client medication treatment plans
Interacting with clients 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
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
Oversee clinic triage
Manage medication refill requests
Review labs
Handle prior authorizations
Collaborate with the client's care team, other medical providers, and other CHD programs