LPN or CMA | Behavioral Health | PRN

Job title: LPN or CMA | Behavioral Health | PRN

About the Role This position assists the physician/provider with the examination and treatment of patients and performs routine tasks per scope of practice. Participates in the planning and evaluation of patient care.

What You'll Do

• Perform general nursing duties and specialty procedures as applicable to the assigned area(s).
• Develop, implement and revise individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients through the nursing process as appropriate for LPNs in the practice setting.
• Perform and document limited physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of assigned patients within scope of practice.
• Assist provider with examinations and procedures as directed and in accordance with established nursing standards.
• Prepare and administer specified medications and injections within scope of practice as ordered by the provider.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe and implement provider orders, treatments, and consistently problem solve issues affecting patient care.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of infection control procedures and strictly adhere to policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Clean and maintain ample supply of sterilized instruments and supplies for procedures. Thoroughly cleans exam rooms as applicable to assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.
• Collect, package, and accurately label all specimens immediately upon receipt and forwards to designated lab(s) according to established protocols.
• Collect telephone screening information, provide standardized instruction, schedules appointments, arranges for hospital admissions, and schedules any testing or procedures as directed and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• As applicable to assigned area(s); Coordinates indigent program. Assists patients with completing applications and distributes medications and/or samples under direction of the Provider.
• Provides teaching to patients and families including but not limited to diabetic education (diet, monitoring blood sugar via finger sticks, S&S of hypo and hyperglycemia), reduced calorie diet planning, and appropriate medication administration; give and discuss handouts on numerous medical conditions and problems, mail education handouts and low fat/low cholesterol diet plans to patients.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate channels to communicate situations of concern involving patients, family members, physicians or other staff members.
• Tracks supply levels and orders supplies when appropriate.
• Monitors all medications for expiration dates, discards and reorders medications as needed, maintains records on temperature of medication refrigerator/freezer, glucometer controls and logbook, narcotic administration lock/count.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital) preferred.
• CPR certification required as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• PRN positions offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations.
• PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• They may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.
• Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.