Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse (LPN/RN) – PTO from Day One

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Work-life balance

Behavioral health assistance

Regular supervision

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Elkhart, IN is seeking an Outpatient Nurse (LPN or RN) to support clients on their recovery journey. The role focuses on data collection, pre-session assessments, medication administration, health education and crisis intervention in a outpatient setting.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team, document care in the electronic health record, respond to medication calls and coordinate care with psychiatrists and other providers. The position offers a 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Qualifications

• Two years of post‑degree psychiatric experience preferred.
• Active LPN/RN license required or eligible in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Collect data regarding a client’s mental and physical health status.
• Assess clients prior to a face‑to‑face session with the psychiatrist/NP.
• Provide health education, somatic therapies, medication and crisis intervention.
• Respond to medication calls and administer medicines.
• Report adverse drug reactions to physician and pharmacist.
• Manage and securely store medications and samples.
• Interviewing patients and completing Medicaid and SSI Disability evaluations in a timely manner.
• Document all necessary information in patient charts.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Data collection

Medication administration

Health education

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN or RN license

Job description

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Elkhart, IN is seeking an Outpatient Nurse (LPN or RN) to support clients on their recovery journey. The role focuses on data collection, pre-session assessments, medication administration, health education and crisis intervention in a outpatient setting.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team, document care in the electronic health record, respond to medication calls and coordinate care with psychiatrists and other providers. The position offers a 8 a.m.–5 p.m.