Psychiatric Nurse - LPN

About the role

The LPN will provide nursing care to clients in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment settings while utilizing the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with mental health and substance use disorders in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct patient intake, including vital signs, medical/psychiatric history updates, and screening assessments.
• Auxiliary with psychiatric evaluations, procedures, and medication management visits.
• Administer medications as ordered, including oral and injectable treatments, and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Educate patients on prescribed medications, treatment plans, and symptom management strategies.
• Perform patient triage, including assessing urgency of needs, responding to patient concerns, and coordinating timely care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with providers, supervisor, therapists, case managers, and medical assistants to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Support crisis intervention efforts using appropriate de-escalation techniques and seek additional clinical support as needed.
• Carefully coordinate care activities such as scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up communication.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, safety, and infection control standards, including patient confidentiality requirements.
• Manage workflow, support patient flow, and complete administrative tasks as assigned.
• Utilize information technology systems and software applications effectively and in accordance with organizational standards and security protocols.
• Analyse information thoroughly, reach timely conclusions, and take appropriate, decisive action.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Solicit and utilize supervision and feedback appropriately to support professional growth and effective job performance.
• Manage time and utilize leave in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
• May provide billable services and may be required to meet agency productivity expectations.
• Travel to other locations may be required to meet the operational needs of Harbor.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted LPN license from the state of Ohio.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI certifications required within 90 days of employment.
• Maintain active licensure in good standing.
• Have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.

Qualifications

• Education: Current unrestricted LPN license from the state of Ohio.

Skills

• De-escalation techniques

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
Clinical supervision hours offered
Opportunity to make a difference in your community

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Full-time and 1st shift