Psychiatric RN or LPN

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mental Health in Kansas City, MO seeks a nurse to provide primary nursing support to medication services/clinic clients. Responsibilities include coordinating with psychiatrists and pharmacies, completing medical records, and facilitating telehealth appointments.

The ideal candidate is an RN (preferred) or LPN (required) with CPR/First Aid, a valid driver's license, and 2+ years’ experience in behavioral health or similar settings.

Qualifications

• RN preferred, LPN required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Active Driver’s License with minimum state required insurance.
• Experience 2+ years in a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains agency policies and procedures and participates in QI activities.
• Coordinates with psychiatrists and pharmacies for medication management.
• Completes medical records and documentation promptly and accurately.
• Facilitates telehealth appointments between clients and providers.
• Administers injectable medication and provides patient education.
• Triages walk-in clients and conducts nursing assessments.

Skills

Verbal communication

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records

Vital signs & metabolic screening

Patient education

Organization & prioritization

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for providing primary nursing support to medication services/clinic clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Maintains a 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 a cooperative and problem‑solving manner with other agency departments and community agencies.
• Represents agency in a 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, 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.