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Psychiatric Nurse - LPN
Psychiatric Nurse - LPNHarbor, Inc. • Toledo, OH, US
Psychiatric Nurse - LPN

Psychiatric Nurse - LPN

Harbor, Inc. • Toledo, OH, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Harbor is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse - LPN to join the Toledo team! The Psychiatric Nurse - LPN delivers care to clients with mental health and / or substance abuse diagnoses utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, and implementation.

Position is contingent and 1st shift.

Education / Experience / Other Requirements :

  • An Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing with a current L.P.N. license in Ohio.
  • Two years’ experience working in psychiatric nursing preferred.
  • Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
  • CPR / BLS and NCI / CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Essential Job Competencies / Primary Duties :

  • Nurses may work at all Harbor sites but will have a site of primary responsibility. Responsibility for a site includes the following :
  • reviews and updates treatment plans for clients receiving pharmacologic management services;
  • orders and monitors Central Pharmacy medications;
  • coordinating insurance forms and pre-certifications as necessary;
  • enters prescribed medication into medication module;
  • completes quarterly checks of first aid boxes, bloodborne pathogen kits and maintenance of medical equipment; amount of time necessary to manage a site will be determined by supervisor and the nurse managing the site.
  • Provides medication management of clients through :
  • medication management appointments;
  • dispensing medication samples or Central Pharmacy medications;
  • collaborating with other medical and clinical team members on an ongoing basis.
  • Responsible for managing medication rooms, maintaining records of medication use and disposing of expired medications.
  • When necessary, assists other clinical staff with crisis intervention and pre-hospital screening.
  • Provides referral / linkage of client to appropriate resources.
  • Completes the required number of peer review forms.
  • Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
  • Types clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
  • Provides support for providers by initiating lab requests and coordinating completion of patient medical documentation requests.
  • In providing billable services, fulfills or exceeds unit expectations established by Harbor.
  • Attends meetings as required and serves on committees as requested.
  • Provides back up at other sites as needed and requested by supervisor.
  • Maintains certification to do crisis intervention and pre-hospital screening.
  • Participates in professional meetings, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs to keep current with professional practice, to contribute to his / her professional growth and to maintain licensure.
  • May float to other locations to accommodate client or agency needs.
  • About Harbor :

  • A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
  • 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
  • Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
  • Why Work for Harbor?

    It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include :

  • 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
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Ability to make a difference in your community!
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