Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse (RN/LPN) — PTO Day One & FT Bonuses

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking an Outpatient Nurse (LPN/RN) to support clients on their recovery journey in a psychiatric outpatient setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor health, deliver education, and manage medications.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, compassionate patient care, and collaboration with psychiatrists, NP and care managers to ensure safety and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RN or LPN license.
• Two years of post-degree psychiatric experience in a similar position preferred.
• Outpatient psychiatric nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect data on a client’s mental and physical health status.
• Assess clients prior to face-to-face sessions with 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.
• Interview patients and complete Medicaid and SSI Disability evaluations timely.
• Document all necessary information in patient charts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Assessment & triage

Documentation

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Indiana RN license

LPN license

Job description

Oaklawn in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking an Outpatient Nurse (LPN/RN) to support clients on their recovery journey in a psychiatric outpatient setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor health, deliver education, and manage medications.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, compassionate patient care, and collaboration with psychiatrists, NP and care managers to ensure safety and effective treatment outcomes.