Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

High Plains Mental Health Center•Hays, KS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at High Plains Mental Health Center, where LPNs are an essential part of a collaborative psychiatric care team. The LPN will work alongside psychiatrists, ARNPs, and RNs to help individuals manage medications, understand their treatment, access resources, and actively participate in their mental health care. The position offers the opportunity to work with innovative treatments and services, including Spravato® and TMS, allowing for the development of specialized knowledge in psychiatric nursing. The ideal candidate enjoys building patient relationships, learning new things, solving problems, and contributing to a team that makes a meaningful difference.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
Strong interest in behavioral health and a willingness to develop knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with psychiatrists, ARNPs, RNs, and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to accurately document patient care and follow through on patient needs.
Comfortable using computers, electronic health records, software applications, and other office and clinical technology.
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology, processes, treatments, and procedures.
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing or physician office practice preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, ARNPs, RNs, and other healthcare professionals to support patients receiving psychiatric care.
Assist patients with obtaining medications through prescription assistance programs, savings programs, vouchers, samples, and other community resources.
Provide medication education and help patients understand and follow their prescribed treatment plans.
Monitor patients for symptom changes, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects and communicate concerns to medication providers.
Coordinate prescription refills, prescription mailings, lab orders, and other medication-related needs as directed.
Administer medication injections as assigned.
Assist with medication boxes and other medication management needs.
Coordinate patient assistance programs and manage medication samples, including receiving, organizing, stocking, and removing expired medications.
Provide patients with educational materials and community resources.
Assist with referrals and coordination between mental health providers, primary care providers, and other healthcare services.
Assist with telemedicine services and coordinate care with community partners as needed.
Review and communicate lab results to patients as directed and document appropriately.
Coordinate and manage the Spravato® clinic, including observing patients during Spravato® administration and supporting safe, effective treatment.
Maintain accurate, timely, and objective clinical documentation in accordance with Center policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology through ongoing education and professional development.
Build strong, supportive relationships with patients while working with individuals across the lifespan.