Medication Clinic LVN

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated LVN to help provide nursing care and support for our patients. In this role, you will work with an incredible team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, RN's, LVN's, and Case Managers to provide the best nursing services to patients in our Adult Outpatient Clinics!

Here's what you'll do:

* Work with an amazing team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, RN's, LVN's, and Case Managers

* Provide nursing services to patients in our Adult Outpatient Clinics

* Perform venipunctures, IM injections, EKGs, Prior Authorizations and any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing

* Provide education to patients and their families on psychiatric conditions, medications, and potential side effects

* Obtain written consent for all medications

* Collaborate closely with clinical staff to provide comprehensive care

* Act as a liaison between patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care coordination and support

* Works closely with clients and their families, physicians, APNs/PAs, case managers, other nursing staff, and staff from other departments to provide a team-oriented atmosphere

* Ensure patient visits are accurately documented and completed by the end of the workday

* Provide support and consultation to other team members and service providers

* Act as a liaison between patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care coordination and support

* Responsible for maintaining all CEU necessary to maintain licensure, and attend monthly staff meetings

* This position will work Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 5:00pm

What's in it for you?

* Awesome Benefits

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Company-paid Life and Disability insurance, HSA/FSA

* Retirement Options (with Company Match!)

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Meaningful work in the mental health and intellectual disabilities community

* Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day (increasing with tenure)

* Weekly Payday

* Mental health and wellness support from our Employee Assistance Program

The ideal candidate will have:

* Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

* Attention to detail

* Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment

* Comfortable working under minimal supervision

* Reliable transportation

* Computer competent, and proficient in computer software.

What you'll need:

* Graduate of an accredited LVN Program

* Current LVN/LPN license for the State of Texas

* One-year clinical experience in behavioral health, substance used disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred

* Must have a valid Drivers License and be insurable through Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare.

* Pass computer literacy and typing test

Payscale:

$59,529/yr

Location:

Conroe, Texas

Effective January 1, 2016, all Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare campuses are smoke free.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

Tri-County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and State laws pertaining to employment. Tri-County is committed to Affirmative Action and has an Affirmative Action Plan.

The Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 533.007, allows Tri-County to check conviction records on applicants. Tri-County completes background checks in accordance with Texas State Health and Safety Code, Chapters 250-253:
Criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR), Nurse Aide Registry and for Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Tri-County will check the CARE System to determine if an applicant has a confirmed allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation and will not hire any individual with a confirmed allegation.

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