Licensed Practical Nurse; Psychiatry - NEW WAGES!

Thecentersohio; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thecentersohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Psychiatry/WinMAT in Ohio. You will work in a fast-paced clinic setting, delivering protocol-driven nursing care, supporting MAT protocols, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to advance recovery and health equity.

You will conduct nursing visits, collect vital data, educate patients on MAT and harm reduction, and help ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN license in Ohio.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training required within 60 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Deliver protocol-driven clinical care and support MAT protocols.
• Conduct nursing visits in collaboration with WinMAT providers and the care team.
• Document vital signs, substance use patterns, withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, adherence and side effects in the medical record (Epic/OCHIN).
• Provide patient education on MAT, treatment plans, harm reduction, overdose prevention.
• Support adherence by addressing barriers and providing ongoing encouragement.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for refills, prior authorizations, and patient assistance.
• Monitor In Basket messages and ensure timely communication within the team.
• Escalate concerns outside guidelines to RN or provider.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Nursing assessment

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Outils

Epic/OCHIN EHR

Description du poste

Licensed Practical Nurse – Psychiatry / WinMAT

About This Opportunity

Are you a compassionate, skilled LPN who believes that every person deserves access to high-quality, dignified care — no matter where they are in their recovery journey? Join our Walk-in Medication for Addiction Treatment (WinMAT) clinics, where we are breaking down barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders through a low-threshold, team-based model that puts patients first.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of nursing excellence and meaningful community impact — delivering protocol-driven clinical care, supporting evidence-based medication treatment (MAT), and serving as a trusted partner on an interdisciplinary care team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and are passionate about harm reduction, recovery, and health equity, we want to hear from you.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training required within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with Epic or OCHIN electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and low-threshold care models.

What You Will Do

• Clinical Care & Patient Engagement
• Conduct nursing visits in collaboration with WinMAT providers, RNs, and interdisciplinary care team members, supporting shared visits across the evaluation and management of medication side effects, adherence concerns, and dose stabilization or adjustment.
• Collect and document objective and subjective clinical data including vital signs, substance use patterns, withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, medication adherence and side effects, and safety concerns.
• Provide individualized patient education on medication for addiction treatment (MAT), treatment plans and expectations, and harm reduction strategies including overdose prevention.
• Reinforce treatment plans and support adherence using practical, patient-centered strategies — addressing barriers, using behavioral cues, and providing ongoing encouragement.

Clinical Procedures

• Perform venipuncture, intramuscular (IM) injections (e.g., IM naltrexone), and subcutaneous injections (e.g., long-acting buprenorphine) within scope of practice and under provider direction.
• Collect urine and oral toxicology specimens.
• Administer medications per provider order and document all interventions accurately in the medical record (Epic/OCHIN).
• Distribute safer use materials, naloxone, and testing strips as indicated.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with pharmacies regarding medication refills, prior authorizations, and patient assistance programs.
• Monitor Epic/OCHIN In Basket and message pools to support timely communication across the care team.
• Conduct protocol-driven phone screenings, gather clinical information, and escalate concerns outside established guidelines to the RN or provider.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and patient support systems to facilitate access to care and continuity of treatment.
• Other Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies We Look For

Nursing Process: You deliver holistic, patient-focused care by contributing to assessment, diagnosis, outcomes planning, implementation, and evaluation at every step of the care journey.

Communication: You express thoughts clearly, concisely, and confidently — whether charting in the EHR, educating a patient one-on-one, or collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Values Diversity: You actively collaborate with and involve others, demonstrating respect for divergent viewpoints. You are aware of and sensitive to the cultural diversity of the populations we serve, contributing to an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and cooperative.

Interpersonal Relations: You relate well to all individuals inside and outside the organization, build constructive and effective relationships, and use diplomacy and tact. You bring a culturally competent approach to every interaction.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Manager of Nursing.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Why Join Us?

Mission-driven work: Directly impact the lives of individuals navigating substance use recovery through accessible, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Collaborative team model: Work within an interdisciplinary care team that values every voice and shared decision-making.

Professional growth: Gain specialized expertise in addiction medicine, MAT protocols, and harm reduction — a rapidly expanding area of healthcare.

Supportive culture: We are committed to building an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of every team member's wellbeing.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our careers portal.