LPN Non-Institutional WCMH South Strand Full Time

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs duties of a medical assistant in the South Strand Office/Clinic for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Works closely with staff, patients, nurses and business/front office to enhance quality care.

• Provide direct patient care - injections, weight, blood pressure, height and pluses rate by physicians and nurses.
• Aid with prior authorization requests as appropriate and seeks physicians' assistance as needed.
• Act as a PAP (Patient Assistance Program) coordinator. Assist the clinic with PAP and prioritizations and authorizations for medication.
• Complete all required paperwork for medication assistance, which includes logging in medications that arrive at the clinic, reviewing the client's medication order and contacting clients for medication pick up.
• Organize and updates the medication storage room.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure as LPN through the SC Board of Nursing, SC LLR.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, pull and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas.
• Ability to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health setting with knowledge of practical nursing procedures and the ability to make accurate and technical and physical observations of patients.
• Knowledge of the services provided in a comprehensive mental health programs service children, youth and adults.
• Serves as a backup when needed for front desk check in and check out patients.
• Able to coordinate services with other health and community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Candidates currently living in the catchment area are preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation).
• Retirement benefit choices.