Nurse - RN/LPN

Greater Nashua Mental Health • Nashua, NH

2d • $71,780 - $87,898

About The Position

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a Staff Nurse for its Medical Services department. The nurse provides direct clinical and administrative support to psychiatric medical staff and the multidisciplinary medical team, with a primary focus on medication management, care coordination, and continuity of care. The role includes supporting clients with medication needs, conducting assessments and medication reconciliation, coordinating prescriptions and referrals, and documenting care in the electronic health record.

Requirements

• Associate's degree; the required field of study is Licensed Practice Nurse or Nursing.
• One to two years of work experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license and Registered Nursing license are listed as required certifications, licenses, or registrations.
• Knowledge of and comfort with administering psychotropic medications.
• Ability to safely deliver intramuscular injections.
• Ability to educate clients and staff on medication regimens.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing principles and procedures applicable under New Hampshire state law.
• Experience using electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including email, Word, and Excel.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, attention to detail, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible regarding workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise safe nursing judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to psychiatric medical services staff and the medical team.
• Coordinate, schedule, prepare, and administer long-acting injectable psychiatric medications, including client assessments, medication education, follow-up, and documentation.
• Answer and triage phone calls, identify client concerns, and communicate with appropriate medical staff.
• Review prescription refill requests, coordinate with pharmacies, and complete insurance prior authorization requests.
• Provide daily and/or weekly medication support to clients and document the action.
• Complete required documentation within three business days of the date of service or completion.
• Reconcile prescribed medications when patients return from a higher level of care or visits with outside providers.
• Process refill requests within two business days.
• Attend weekly team meetings to discuss client needs and provide wraparound care.
• Collect urine drug screening specimens and potentially conduct additional screenings; enter corresponding laboratory orders into the electronic health record.
• Conduct interim nursing assessments and medication reconciliation as requested by medical staff, following the Just in Time scheduling model.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous earned time off
• Paid extended sick time
• Ten paid holidays plus the employee's birthday
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree