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High Plains Mental Health Center
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,527 / year median in Kansas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
LPN - Go Beyond Traditional Nursing | Spravato®, TMS & $500 Sign-On Bonus!
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.Location:
Hays, Kansas Pay:
starting from $22.36 per hour | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!Job Type :
Full-Time |In-Person Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmWhy You Should Apply:
What if your nursing career could go beyond traditional clinical care? At High Plains Mental Health Center, our LPNs are an essential part of a collaborative psychiatric care team. You'll work alongside psychiatrists, ARNPs, and RNs while helping individuals manage medications, understand their treatment, access resources, and take an active role in their mental health care. And you won't be limited to routine medication management. Our team provides access to innovative treatments and services, including our Spravato® clinic and TMS services, giving you the opportunity to work with emerging approaches to mental health treatment while building specialized knowledge in psychiatric nursing. If you're an LPN who enjoys building relationships with patients, learning new things, solving problems, and being part of a team that makes a meaningful difference, this could be the opportunity for you.APPLY TODAY!
What You'll Do:
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, ARNPs, RNs, and other healthcare professionals to support patients receiving psychiatric care.
- Assist patients with obtaining medications through prescription assistance programs, savings programs, vouchers, samples, and other community resources.
- Provide medication education and help patients understand and follow their prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitor patients for symptom changes, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects and communicate concerns to medication providers.
- Coordinate prescription refills, prescription mailings, lab orders, and other medication-related needs as directed.
- Administer medication injections as assigned.
- Assist with medication boxes and other medication management needs.
- Coordinate patient assistance programs and manage medication samples, including receiving, organizing, stocking, and removing expired medications.
- Provide patients with educational materials and community resources.
- Assist with referrals and coordination between mental health providers, primary care providers, and other healthcare services.
- Assist with telemedicine services and coordinate care with community partners as needed.
- Review and communicate lab results to patients as directed and document appropriately.
- Coordinate and manage the Spravato® clinic, including observing patients during Spravato® administration and supporting safe, effective treatment.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and objective clinical documentation in accordance with Center policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology through ongoing education and professional development.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with patients while working with individuals across the lifespan.
What We Offer:
-Competitive Pay :
starting from $22.36 per hour -Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance o Life Insurance o Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time o 403(b) Plan o KPERS Retirement Plan o Supplemental Benefits oHSA & FSA
o 7 Paid Holidays o License Renewal o Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees o $500 Sign-On Bonus o And more!Qualifications:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
- One year of nursing experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing or physician office practice preferred, but not required.
- Strong interest in behavioral health and a willingness to develop knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with psychiatrists, ARNPs, RNs, and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to accurately document patient care and follow through on patient needs.
- Comfortable using computers, electronic health records, software applications, and other office and clinical technology.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technology, processes, treatments, and procedures.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and maintaining patient confidentiality.