A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
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Central Peninsula Hospital| Soldotna| AK
Behavioral Health
Full Time, Day, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (08:30am- 5:00pm)
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a Physician, Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, accessing the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients/clients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications or treatments as directed by the Medical Provider. The Behavioral Health Medical Assistant may also participate in activities such as individual and group therapy, day treatment services, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, supported living services, community living services, and education.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an LPN degree or certificate program
2 years of experience in a Healthcare setting
State of Alaska Licensed Practice Nursing License
BLSP (CPR) from the American Heart Association
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