Psychiatric Outpatient LPN – Sign-On Bonus

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hiring bonus: $7,500 total

Descripción de la vacante

Jefferson Center for Mental Health is seeking an Outpatient Nurse (LPN) to provide psychiatric nursing care at our outpatient offices. You will collaborate with prescribers on medication management, educate patients about diagnoses and medications, and coordinate refills and lab monitoring as part of a collaborative care team.

The role requires an LPN license and at least one year in a psychiatric setting, with strong documentation and OSHA compliance.

Formación

• LPN license required.
• 1+ year experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and psychotropic medications.
• Knowledge of side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Basic computer skills including e-mail and prescription writing.
• Coordinate prescription refills and PAP requests within 3 business days.
• Educate patients on medications and administer medication education.
• Review and order labs; notify prescriber of abnormal labs.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and coordinate care with prescribers.
• Assist in medication groups and ensure medications are stocked.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychiatric nursing services to patients at outpatient offices.
• Collaborate with prescribers on medication management and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families about psychiatric conditions and treatments.
• Coordinate refills and PAP processes; ensure timely responses.
• Assist in medication groups and lab-related coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation of meds and monitoring results.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers.

Conocimientos

LPN experience

Psychiatric setting

Medication management

Patient education

Refill coordination

Labs monitoring

OSHA compliance

Computer skills

Educación

LPN licensure

Descripción del empleo

Jefferson Center for Mental Health is seeking an Outpatient Nurse (LPN) to provide psychiatric nursing care at our outpatient offices. You will collaborate with prescribers on medication management, educate patients about diagnoses and medications, and coordinate refills and lab monitoring as part of a collaborative care team.

The role requires an LPN license and at least one year in a psychiatric setting, with strong documentation and OSHA compliance.