Outpatient Psychiatric LPN – Medication Management & Care

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Lakewood (CO); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

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Hiring bonus

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Lakewood, CO seeks an Outpatient Nurse to provide psychiatric nursing services at our outpatient offices. You will collaborate with prescribers on medication management, follow-up, and group activities to support patient care.

The role requires LPN licensure and 1+ year psychiatric experience, with strong knowledge of diagnoses, medications, and side effects, plus basic computer skills for e-mail and prescriptions.

Qualifikationen

• LPN required.
• 1+ years experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and associated medications.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medication side effects.
• Awareness of medical conditions affecting mental health.

Aufgaben

• Provide psychiatric nursing services at outpatient offices.
• Collaborate with prescribers on medication management and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families about psychiatric diagnoses.
• Educate and assist patients with filling medication boxes.
• Review and order labs; notify prescriber of abnormal results.
• Coordinate and run Clozaril groups as location requires.
• Screen calls about medication problems and refills; respond within 72 hours.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and coordinate with PAP office.

Kenntnisse

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Medication management

Refill coordination

Labs monitoring

Computer literacy (email)

Ausbildung

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Email

Jobbeschreibung

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Lakewood, CO seeks an Outpatient Nurse to provide psychiatric nursing services at our outpatient offices. You will collaborate with prescribers on medication management, follow-up, and group activities to support patient care.

The role requires LPN licensure and 1+ year psychiatric experience, with strong knowledge of diagnoses, medications, and side effects, plus basic computer skills for e-mail and prescriptions.