What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at DAYMARK RECOVERY SERVICES INC?
Company Mission/ statement:
Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee Assistant Program
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Extensive Internal Training Program
Pay Scale: $16-$17.50hr
Summary:
Assists physician and patients as needed which includes but not limited to measuring vital signs, maintaining client records, performing lab tests, administering medications, etc..
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patients; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; administering medications
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering medications; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; administering injections. Educates patients by providing medication and home care instructions; answering questions.
- Completes medical records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns. Maintains patient confidence and protects medical office operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum of High School Degree and obtained certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). One year related experience and/or training preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary : $16 - $18