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Overview
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Interventional Psychiatry Clinic, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive clinical care. Responsibilities include independently administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), managing Spravato (esketamine) treatments, assisting with Ketamine administration, and overseeing other interventional psychiatric services. Additionally, you’ll support prior authorizations, manage patient communications, and coordinate clinical tasks to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Reports To
Collaborates With: Clinic Medical Directors, Clinic Lead APPs, clinical staff
Responsibilities
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Overview
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Interventional Psychiatry Clinic, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive clinical care. Responsibilities include independently administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), managing Spravato (esketamine) treatments, assisting with Ketamine administration, and overseeing other interventional psychiatric services. Additionally, you’ll support prior authorizations, manage patient communications, and coordinate clinical tasks to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Reports To
- Provider Support Manager – clinical & administrative
Collaborates With: Clinic Medical Directors, Clinic Lead APPs, clinical staff
Responsibilities
- TMS Administration: Independently operate and administer TMS treatments, monitoring patient responses and ensuring safety.
- Spravato & Ketamine Management: Oversee and administer Spravato (esketamine) and assist in Ketamine treatments, monitoring patient vital signs, responses, and managing any side effects.
- Authorization Management: Manage prior authorization processes for interventional psychiatric services, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- In-Office Psychiatric Services: Provide comprehensive management of psychiatric interventions, ensuring clinical compliance and excellence.
- EHR Patient Management: Efficiently manage and respond to patient messages, refill requests, and prescription needs within the EHR system.
- Pharmacy Coordination: Communicate effectively with pharmacies regarding medication inquiries and requests.
- Clinical Documentation: Handle clinical requests via fax, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
- Patient Interaction: Manage patient calls, providing responsive and compassionate support.
- Lab Requests: Monitor and manage clinical lab requests, ensuring smooth operational support.
- License: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state.
- Clinical Expertise: Experienced in clinical procedures, medication administration, patient monitoring, and psychiatric patient care.
- Remote Capabilities: Able to effectively provide clinical and administrative support remotely when required.
- Adaptability: Comfortable performing diverse clinical duties, ready to provide backup and assistance as needed.
- Collaborative Skills: Skilled in collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Feedback and Improvement: Able to review and improve clinical workflows actively.
- Communication: Strong skills in both verbal and written communication.
- Flexibility: Capable of adapting quickly to changing clinical scenarios and efficiently multitasking.
- Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to patient care excellence and clinic objectives.
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