Psychiatric RN or LPN

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Medical Service Team. The role involves coordinating care, administering medications, and participating in telehealth and clinic-based services.

Candidates should have CPR/First Aid, a valid driver's license, and 2+ years of related experience. Strong communication, EMR skills, and patient education are essential to support behavioral health and primary care

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with active state license.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Active Driver’s License with minimum state required insurance.
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards of agency and credentialing policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with psychiatrists and pharmacies for medication management.
• Triage walk-in clients and provide nursing assessment and crisis intervention.
• Administers injectable medications and provides client education.
• Completes medical records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinates telehealth appointments between clients and providers.

Skills

Phone communication

Verbal communication

EMR systems

Metabolic screening

Patient education

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) preferred

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains standards of agency and credentialing policies and procedures.
• Participates in on-going QI activities.
• Participates as member of UM Per Panel.
• As member of Medical Service Team will actively participate in Medical Service meetings and program related meetings.
• Completes medical records and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinates with psychiatrists and pharmacies for medication management.
• Consistently meets billable expectations.
• Coordinates and facilitates telehealth appointments between clients and providers
• Completes prior authorizations for medications
• Maintain safe, hygienic service provision environment.
• Administers injectable medication and provides appropriate client education with respect to medication.
• Takes calls from hospitals, doctors, nurses and other mental health professionals to coordinate care of client.
• Triage walk -in clients and provide, nursing assessment, supportive therapy, crisis intervention and exploration of therapeutic options.
• Facilitates and participates in offsite medication clinics in service area.
• Refers clients to therapists, Day Programs, Partial Hospital, Hospital or other providers.
• Works in cooperative and problem-solving manner with other agencydepartments and community agencies.
• Represents agency in cooperative, positive manner, identifying and reporting any concerns regarding improvement of the service delivery system.
• Provides back-up for crisis to non-medical QMHP.
• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.
• Assists all Med Team members as needed
• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

Education/Certifications: Registered Nurse preferred

• Registered Nurse preferred, LPN required
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Active Driver’s License with minimum state required insurance
• Experience Required: 2+ years of similar position-related experience preferred.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge gained through prior employment and/or education related to targeted health, along with chronic disease processes, especially related to obesity, diabetes, hypertension, COPD/asthma, and heart disease.
• Experience in behavioral health and/or substance use fields preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent phone and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Proficiency with point-of-care metabolic screening testing and vital sign collection used for metabolic syndrome screenings.
• Excellent patient/consumer education skills.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.