Licensed Practical Nurse

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently seeking an LPN to work 32 hours with flexible business hours Monday-Friday, with Friday being one of the days needed. The LPN would become part of a wonderful team of nurses that work with our behavioral health outpatient clinic in Palmer, MA. The LPN will oversee clinic triage, medication refill requests, lab review, prior authorizations, and collaborating with the client's care team, other medical providers, and other CHD programs.

This position is an ON-SITE office position located at our Griswold Center, in Palmer, MA. Days and Hours can be negotiated except Fridays being required. 

• Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients
• Implementation of client medication treatment plans
• Interacting with clients in order to assess needs, provide education and information around health issues and the role of prescribed medications in their treatment
• Assistance in the management of medical issues
• Coordination of clients’ medical treatment with other service providers

• Participation in team approach including communication with Program staff
• Ensuring adherence to established CHD policies and procedures for client treatment
• Consultation with Program staff for coordination of client treatment
• Attendance and Participation in weekly staff meetings
• Attendance and Participation in monthly meetings with the psychiatry team

• LPN in good standing
• Two years of experience working with a psychiatric population preferred
• Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle

• Enthusiasm and passion for the work they do.
• Possess good time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and adapt within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions by using critical thinking skills.
• Display patience and empathy to the care provided to persons served.
• Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus.

Pay range is $35.00-$37.00/hour (based on experience).

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!