Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Behavioral Health

Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do.  Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and well-being. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues.   When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits:

• Work-Life Balance(no overnight shifts)
• Medical, Dental& Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) RetirementPlan
• Critical Illness,Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Learning &Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• Free Onsite Parking at All Locations

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location: DENT Tower, Amherst, NY

As a LPN, you will be part of an experienced and professional team supporting our patients and providers who specialize in Behavioral Health including as interventional psychiatry and addition medicine.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the treatment of patients to include: medication administration, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, using standard equipment; records data for medical records as directed by the provider.
• Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing recourse literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed,
• Complies with quality assurance, HIPAA, customer focus, infection control  and safety regulations per the facility policy procedures and NYS regulations
• Confers with the patient to obtain accurate information for records, explains procedures;’ ensure completion of chart information prior to examination by provider.
• Prepare e-prescriptions for provider’s evaluation and completion/transmittal.
• Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms.
• Accurate documentation in chart/EMR after each patient encounter
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition
• May be required to assist with bio-hazard cleanup (i.e. restroom, waiting area, exam room following universal precautions/kits)
• Support patient care with an emphasis on patient response; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services. 
• Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary. Represents the Dent by displaying a respectful and caring manner with patients and their families. Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to solve complicated matters. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Interacts calmly, respectfully and in a friendly manner with other representatives of services at the Dent. Refers patients to proper resources for Dent policies such as billing and or financial support. Assists in clerical duties as needed, functioning as a member of the health care team
• Escort and/or transport patients to the examination room and other clinic locations, if necessary
• Document accurately in chart/EMR after each patient encounter.
• Maintains competence through continuing education and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Compensation:

• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
• Rates are commensurate with experience

EEO Statement: DENT Neurologic Institute is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.