Licensed Voc Nurse-Clinic

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to support adult and child/youth behavioral health needs across outpatient programs in McKinney, TX. The role collaborates with psychiatric providers, PCPs, and NPs to ensure smooth clinic flow and timely appointments.

The LVN will administer medications, perform phlebotomy and routine labs, provide health education, and assist with patient referrals and prior authorizations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and valid Texas LVN license.
• 1 year nursing experience preferred; outpatient behavioral health experience valued.
• Current CPR certification required; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support adults and children/youth across outpatient behavioral health programs.
• Administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and collect labs as ordered.
• Assist with health education, prior authorizations, and care coordination.
• Monitor patients, triage phone inquiries, and document thoroughly.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, PCPs, and NPs to ensure clinic flow.

Skills

CPR certification

Outpatient psychiatry experience

Documentation skills

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, this LVN position is responsible for supporting adult & child/youth behavioral health needs in multiple programs, including primary care, substance use disorder treatment (Outpatient Based Opioid Treatment and Ambulatory Detox), and outpatient behavioral health programs in assigned work locations.This nurse will support psychiatric providers, primary care physicians, and NPs to ensure appropriate clinic flow and patient appointments are on time. This position will work in collaboration with medical providers and the nursing team to assist with medication refills, health-related education to assist consumers with maintaining stability in the community, medication administration, phlebotomy, and lab testing as ordered by the providers. Other clinical nursing duties may include genetic testing, vital signs, urine drug screening, pregnancy testing as ordered by the Providers.This LVN position performs responsible professional nursing work or professional administrative nursing work in the assigned locations. This position is responsible for the care and treatment of individuals in accordance with accepted professional, legal and ethical nursing standards.Health/medication related servicesEffectively provide healthcare and medication training and education for multiple programs at various times.Effectively and efficiently process prior authorization request by retail pharmacy and medication insurance providers.Effectively handle inquiries from the onsite pharmacy about medication prescriptions submitted and within eligibility requirements.Medical Crisis InterventionRespond to medical related concerns from individuals receiving services in the various program settings. Make appropriate assessments, collect data, and escalate to higher level of service as needed.Be responsive to program needs-effectively triaging telephone inquiries from individuals receiving services or their family members.Review laboratory results daily. Notify prescribers immediately with abnormal results for consideration for further orders. Accurate, thorough, and timely documentation required.Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills.Teamwork/CooperationEncourages collaboration, healthy boundaries, and positive relationships within the team. Staff will interact with peers in a positive and encouraging manner.Shares ideas and techniques as well as clinical expertise with team members. Willing to explain and teach information to fellow team members.Sets a positive example of appropriate behavior for other team members, interns, and students.Long- Acting Injectable Antipsychotics ManagementPrior Authorization for Medication Request submitted to individual’s insurer within 3 business days when injections have been prescribed. (When required by the insurer)Patient Assistance Program applications signed by individual and submitted to the Patient Assistance Program specialist within 3 business days. (If medication is not covered by a different pay source)Schedule and administer LAI as ordered by prescriber in both the Living Room setting and coverage in BH clinics as needed. Staff all cases with the prescriber when necessary. Accurate, thorough, and timely documentation required.Education, Training, & Experience (including licensure & certification)Graduate of an accredited nursing schoolLicensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas required1 year experience in the nursing profession highly preferred A candidate’s experience working with diverse, behavioral health population and demonstration of ability to learn considered if 1 year experience in nursing profession not met.Experience working within an outpatient psychiatric and or primary care setting highly preferred, current CPR certification required.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesBe able to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided.Ability to write clearly and professionally.Can think clearly and logically, to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.Working knowledge of Behavioral Health medications (antipsychotics, antidepressants, psychotropic agents, and mood stabilizers, and anticonvulsants).Knowledge of outpatient mental health systems and treatment approaches.Good computer knowledge and the ability to learn new software systems.OrganizationMust have valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.Comfortable working under minimal supervision.