Behavioral Health Nurse (LPN)

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. Behavioral Health Nurse will assist providers with patient care and follow-up, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care.

Duties include, but not limited to interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients and assisting providers with patient exams and/or treatment, continuing responsibility including charting and clerical work as necessary; oversee phone prescriptions and refills to pharmacies. Additionally, this position will perform triage with patient phone calls to identify emergent and non-emergent situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing support to Providers during patient visits, including intake, vital signs, exams, and treatments
• Perform nursing triage for patient phone calls and identify emergent and non-emergent needs
• Administer injections and medications as ordered
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations, and follow-up care
• Support patients through all phases of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment
• Monitor treatment adherence, medication compliance, and relapse prevention needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current, unencumbered State of Kansas LPN licensure.
2. BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
3. Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Workers Recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Five (5) or more years of experience in a Family Practice or Behavioral Health setting.
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

At Konza Prairie Community Health Center, we value your well-being and offer a comprehensive package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – Robust plans for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous accrual of up to 7.71 hours per pay period
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Secure your financial future
• Employee Discounts – On in-house medical, dental, and pharmacy services
• Early Friday Closure – Clinics close at 2 PM every Friday