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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic (Mon-Fri, 8:30a - 5:00p)101 Truman Medical CenterJob Location
UH Behavioral HealthKansas City, MissouriDepartment
Position Type
Work Schedule
Hours Per Week
Job Description
Unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team environment, Monday through Friday and no weekends or holidays!
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in supporting patient care within our community mental health/ behavioral health outpatient clinic. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN provides care to individuals with both acute and chronic mental health conditions. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with psychiatric providers to triage patient needs, administer injections, draw laboratory specimens, and obtain medication pre-authorizations. All duties are performed in accordance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, as well as organizational policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Minimum Requirements
1. Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
2. Current state of Missouri license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
3. Current BCLS.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year of Behavioral Health Experience
2. Phlebotomy experience
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About University Health
University Health, located at 2101 Charlotte Street is TMC’s beautiful new outpatient care and day-surgery center, with sixteen clinics including Sabates Eye Center, Plastic Surgery, Hernia repair and Medical Imaging with Siemens 3D Mammography. University Health is a partner in the innovative UMKC Health Sciences District.
What you'll do
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports patient care in a community mental health outpatient clinic, collaborating with psychiatric providers to triage patient needs and administer care. Responsibilities include administering injections, drawing laboratory specimens, and obtaining medication pre-authorizations.
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