Psychiatric Nursing Coordinator

Job Overview

Provides telephone prescription renewal services as directed by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner, responds to client questions regarding medications, and coordinates indigent medication services for mental health clients served through the Watertown office.

• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Sign‑On Bonus
• Paid Training with ongoing support
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement Leave
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Company Picnic & Team Events
• Anniversary Incentives
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Wireless Plan Discounts (AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon)
• And more!

• Return phone calls to clients with questions regarding prescriptions or medication side effects, as directed by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
• Prepare prescription renewals for review and signature by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner based on relevant clinical information documented in the medical record.
• Contact pharmacies to communicate prescription refill and renewal information.
• Coordinate scheduling of appropriate appointments or consults with the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner regarding treatment options and relay necessary information to clients and pharmacies.
• Coordinate the distribution, documentation, reordering, and inventory of medication samples and meet with pharmaceutical representatives as needed.
• Follow standard operating procedures for the indigent medication program, including utilizing the Indicare site and pharmaceutical company applications.
• Determine initial eligibility for the indigent medication program and process applications.
• Assist with the distribution of medication samples and indigent medications.
• Maintain accurate records of clients receiving indigent medications, including renewal dates, medications, and dosage information.
• Complete prescription documentation as directed by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
• Administer intramuscular (IM) medications as ordered.
• Perform blood draws as ordered by the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
• Report laboratory findings to the Certified Nurse Practitioner and/or Mid-Level Practitioner.
• Maintain blood draw logs for billing purposes.
• Arrange courier pickup of laboratory specimens when necessary.
• Supervise the work of the LPN/Medical Assistant (MA) to ensure duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the proper disposal of medical waste and sharps containers.
• Perform tuberculosis (TB) testing for new hires, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

• Current South Dakota LPN or RN license required.
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred, but not required.
• Must reside within 60 miles of Watertown to ensure a timely response to crisis situations while serving on‑call.