Psychiatric Nurse - LPN

Harbor•Toledo, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor is seeking a licensed LPN to join our Toledo team! This position delivers care to clients with mental health and/or substance abuse.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing with a current L.P.N. license in Ohio.
Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
CPR/BLS and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and updates treatment plans for clients receiving pharmacologic management services.
Orders and monitors Central Pharmacy medications.
Coordinates insurance forms and pre-certifications as necessary.
Orders/reorders/discontinues prescribed medication into medication module.
Completes quarterly checks of first aid boxes, bloodborne pathogen kits and maintenance of medical equipment.
Provides medication management of clients through medication management appointments (in person/phone/TELE).
Dispenses medication samples or Central Pharmacy medications.
Collaborates with other medical and clinical team members on an ongoing basis.
Responsible for managing medication rooms, maintaining records of medication use and disposing of expired medications.
Assists other clinical staff with crisis intervention and pre-hospital screening when necessary.
Provides referral/linkage of client to appropriate resources.
Completes the required number of peer review forms.
Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Types clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
Provides support for providers by initiating lab requests and coordinating completion of patient medical documentation requests.
Fulfills or exceeds unit expectations established by Harbor in providing billable services.
Attends meetings as required and serves on committees as requested.
Provides back up at other sites as needed and requested by supervisor.
Maintains certification to do crisis intervention and pre-hospital screening.
Participates in professional meetings, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs to keep current with professional practice, to contribute to his/her professional growth and to maintain licensure.
May float to other locations to accommodate client or agency needs.