Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lee Center - Sanford, NC 27330

Description

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

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.