Licensed Voc Nurse-Clinic

LifePath Systems; McKinney (TX); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LifePath Systems in Texas is seeking an LVN to support adult and youth behavioral health across multiple programs, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role includes medication administration, phlebotomy, health education, and coordination with psychiatric providers to ensure timely patient flow.

The LVN will collaborate with medical staff to manage refills, perform lab testing as ordered, and participate in crisis intervention, measurements, and documentation in compliance with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Licensed to practice as LVN in Texas.
• 1 year experience in nursing; behavioral health preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide healthcare and med education for multiple programs.
• Process prior authorization requests.
• Assist onsite pharmacy with prescriptions and eligibility inquiries.
• Triage medical concerns and respond to needs.
• Review laboratory results daily and notify prescribers.
• Document thoroughly and timely.
• Support providers with med administration and phlebotomy.
• Administer LAI injections as prescribed.

Connaissances

Progress notes

Clear writing

Computer literacy

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Minimal supervision

BH med knowledge

Formation

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

CPR certification

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Description du poste

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 services

• Effectively 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 Intervention

• Respond to medical related concerns from individuals receiving services in the various program settings. Make appropriate assessments, collect data, and elevate 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/Cooperation

• Encourages 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 Management

• Prior 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 school
• Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas required
• 1 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, & Abilities

• Be 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.
• Organization
• Must 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.