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About The Position

Requirements

• Must be licensed in Kansas by the Kansas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Familiarity with mental health theory, emerging promising practices and Evidence-Based practices.
• Knowledge of medical and non-medical services delivery system.
• Effective communication with clients, family and supports, guardians and other services providers.
• Ability to establish relationships with individuals and organizations of influence within the social services community.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive, hopeful and trusting relationships.
• Assists individuals and families in avoiding and resolving crisis situations.
• Works closely to provide education and support to clients, families, or other support persons the client identifies.
• Provides care coordination with other treatment providers, both internally and externally.
• Supports the prescribing physician and/or nurse practitioners as needed.
• Provides assistance as needed for scheduling within the medication clinic.
• Works with the Nurse Manager and administrative assistant to maintain an inventory of medical and office supplies for the medication clinic.
• Interacts with pharmaceutical representatives as needed to coordinate with other providers.
• Assists with making referrals for other services within Wyandot Center and other medical and psychiatric facilities in the community according to the prescriber’s order.
• Works with staff to prioritize urgent needs.
• Returns phone calls that come to the clinic services to determine level of need and develop a plan for accessing care.
• Works with the pharmacy to coordinate prescription assistance plans.
• Administer medications to clients as needed including but not limited to administering injections.
• Thoroughly and timely completes all documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates positive interactions with clients, other members of the agency and external community partners.
• Is familiar with and complies with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designee.