Crisis Services Nurse ( LPN or RN )

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Earn PTO from day one

Behavioral health assistance

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Goshen, Indiana, is looking for a Crisis Services Nurse (LPN or RN) to join their team. This position involves assessing individuals for admission and delivering care in a supportive environment.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work 12-hour shifts with a full benefits package and a focus on career advancement. Essential responsibilities include administering medication, collecting health data, and facilitating care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid LPN or RN license.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Strong assessment and patient care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals for admission using a medical stability approach.
• Administer medication with orders from the center provider.
• Document all necessary information in patient charts.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation skills

Education

LPN or RN license

Job description

Position: Crisis Services Nurse ( LPN or RN )

Location: 330 Lakeview Dr

Job Id: 2436

# of Openings: 1

Crisis Services Nurse ( LPN or RN ) - Goshen

2 - 12-hour shifts - 8p - 8a weekly

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer a Crisis Services Nurse

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Work life balance
• Behavioral health assistance
• Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What You’ll Do as a Crisis Services Nurse

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assess individuals for admission using a medical stability approach.
• Assess physical health, using a brief health assessment
• Deliver care for minor physical health challenges.
• Collect vitals, medical, and substance use history
• Treat minor wounds
• Administer medication with orders from the center provider
• Facilitate escalation of care when clinically indicated
• Help develop and refine center policies and procedures.
• Documenting all necessary information in patient charts