Medication Manager/APRN

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas•Eastborough, KS

14d

About The Position

The Medication Manager will assess and diagnose psychiatric disorders for new patients and prescribe/monitor appropriate medication. Manage services to individual clients to promote optimal health. Is responsible, in collaboration with the patient, to establish treatment goals and prescribe medication regimen. In addition, the Medication Manager will monitor medication prescribed for efficacy, side effects and patient satisfaction as well as provide health education and instruction.

Requirements

The Medication Manager must have a Master’s degree (or above) and be currently licensed as an APRN with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
Must have ability to work with diverse groups of people; particularly children and adolescents; work under pressure, & with a large degree of independence.
Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills, ability to analyze, and make sound decisions.
Must be eligible for approval of 3rd party payer systems and apply for a variety of insurance panels.
Must have knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
A valid Kansas driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides services in order to maintain required productivity/billing standard of 70% of hours worked per year.
Meets deadlines and ensures accuracy of various report/paperwork, mileage records, and electronic timesheets.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of service provision. Completes progress notes in a manner that individualizes each note, reflecting appropriate interventions and progress towards goals.
Submits required progress notes/billing information in a timely manner as per agency, Medicaid, and insurer guidelines and contracts.
Conducts comprehensive assessment and diagnosis on all clients referred for services.
Communicates with supervising physician on medication regimes as needed, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
Under established protocols, prescribes medications and provides medication checks; monitors and regulates various dosages of medications for each client. Medication management to include: review of laboratory reports, consultation with patient about the medical treatment plan, documentation in electronic medical record, answer questions on open and/or potential clients on treatment available.
Administers injections to clients according to physician orders.
Provides staff and family medication consultation around medication and other clinical concerns.
Evaluates clients for side effects and efficacy of psychotropic medications and reports problems to the client’s physician.
Triages client mental health or medication problems and reports to the physician.
Coordinates client appointments for laboratory tests.
Uses appropriate resources available within the community to optimize service to clients. Provides consultation to the treatment team.
Completes informed consent forms with patient and explains the risks and benefits of the treatment selected.
Performs quality improvement activities within area of responsibility.
Participates in scheduled meetings and supervision with other providers.