Psychiatric Nursing Coordinator

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY•Watertown, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides telephone prescription renewal services as directed by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner, responds to client questions regarding medications, and coordinates indigent medication services for mental health clients served through the Watertown office.

Requirements

Current South Dakota LPN or RN license required.
Must reside within 60 miles of Watertown to ensure a timely response to crisis situations while serving on-call.
This position requires access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI).
Current HSA Policies and Procedures apply.
It is the responsibility of the employee to read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric nursing experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Returns phone calls to clients with questions regarding prescriptions or medication side effects, as directed by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
Prepares prescription renewals for review and signature by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner based on relevant clinical information documented in the medical record.
Contacts pharmacies to communicate prescription refill and renewal information.
Coordinates scheduling of appropriate appointments or consults with the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner regarding treatment options and relays necessary information to clients and pharmacies.
Coordinates the distribution, documentation, reordering, and inventory of medication samples and meets with pharmaceutical representatives as needed.
Follows standard operating procedures for the indigent medication program, including utilizing the Indicare site and pharmaceutical company applications.
Determines initial eligibility for the indigent medication program and processes applications.
Assists with the distribution of medication samples and indigent medications.
Maintains accurate records of clients receiving indigent medications, including renewal dates, medications, and dosage information.
Completes prescription documentation as directed by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
Administers intramuscular (IM) medications as ordered.
Performs blood draws as ordered by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
Reports laboratory findings to the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
Maintains blood draw logs for billing purposes.
Arranges courier pickup of laboratory specimens when necessary.
Supervises the work of the LPN/Medical Assistant (MA) to ensure duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinates the proper disposal of medical waste and sharps containers.
Performs tuberculosis (TB) testing for new hires, as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.