Nurse RN/LPN Outpatient

The Nurse RN/LPN responsible for the operation of the Medication Clinic and providing nursing coverage to accommodate the regions practitioner schedules. Functions as a Case Manager for consumers served by the medication clinic. Full-time, day position at our Columbia behavioral health outpatient clinic. Coverage required at nearby clinics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB SPECIFIC

Plan, organize and coordinate medication clinic
Prepares for minimal to frequent schedule changes and travels to neighboring clinics for nursing coverage and training
Review medication education sheets with client
Function as case manager for consumers needing medication refills
Complete necessary documentation regarding medication clinic and psychiatric consultation for consumer records
Administer IM medication, dispense sample medications, maintain accurate logs on all medications received and dispensed
Work to help complete prior authorizations
Maintain list of injections, coordinate ordering and delivery, verify orders are current, and discuss any side effects
Take vital signs and coordinate prediabetes screening process
Broad knowledge and experience with computers
Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Regular exposure to biohazard and/or chemical waste materials

EDUCATION

High School/GED degree required
Associate/Bachelors degree in nursing preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

GPN, LPN, GN or RN that must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.