Psychiatric LPN

Clarity Wellness Community•Wellsville, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Clarity Wellness Community is a progressive not-for-profit organization providing behavioral health services in Allegany and Wyoming counties. Clarity's mission is to empower people with care, connections and support for a lifetime of choice. We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Wellsville, NY clinic to support children, adults, or families on their path to wellness. LPNs play a key role in the recovery process as they are a liaison between providers, clinicians and the individual being supported by the program. A few of these responsibilities include: Administer IM injections as ordered by the prescriber and as assigned by supervisor. Monitoring and completing prescription refill requests Provide nursing support to psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners Communication and coordination with other service providers and natural community supports Monitoring lab requests and returns Monitoring prescription requests Complete prior authorizations Act as a liaison between prescribers and pharmacists

Requirements

Must have a NYS license as an LPN with at least 2 years' experience
Strong computer abilities and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric setting is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Administer IM injections as ordered by the prescriber and as assigned by supervisor.
Monitoring and completing prescription refill requests
Provide nursing support to psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
Communication and coordination with other service providers and natural community supports
Monitoring lab requests and returns
Monitoring prescription requests
Complete prior authorizations
Act as a liaison between prescribers and pharmacists