Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) –
Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic (Back Office)
Location: Largo, Maryland
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the back office of a behavioral health outpatient clinic provides essential nursing support to clinicians and patients. The LPN assists with clinical procedures, patient assessments, medication administration, and coordination of care, ensuring a safe and efficient clinical environment. This role requires a compassionate approach tailored to the unique needs of individuals with behavioral health conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Support:
- Assist clinicians during patient examinations and procedures.
- Obtain and record vital signs, weight, and other relevant clinical data.
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Perform routine clinical tasks such as EKGs, blood draws, and specimen collection.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and report concerns promptly.
- Patient Care Coordination:
- Triage patient concerns and communicate changes in condition to the clinical team.
- Provide patient education on medication use, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Support patients in managing chronic behavioral health conditions.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Accurately document clinical findings, procedures, and patient interactions in electronic health records (EHR).
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Clinic Operations:
- Assist with scheduling, rescheduling, and census management as needed.
- Support front office functions during peak times or staff shortages.
- Maintain clinical supplies and ensure proper storage of medications and equipment.
Qualifications:
- Current and valid LPN license in Maryland
- Minimum of 1-2 years nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or outpatient settings.
- Knowledge of behavioral health conditions and medications is preferred.
- Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity for performing injections and handling clinical equipment.
- Ability to assist patients with mobility as needed.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced outpatient behavioral health clinic.
- Exposure to patients with a variety of mental health conditions.
- Adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
- Ability to stand/walk for 60% of the shift and lift up to 20-30 lbs.
- Seeking optimistic and open minded individual to start immediately
- Flexible scheduling between 10am-8:00pm five days per week. some Saturday work 10am-2pm once or twice monthly may be needed.
- Opportunity for growth for the right candidate.
- New Graduates welcome to apply.
- Being detail oriented is a plus.
- Ensure accurate contact information is on Resume.
- No calls please
