Psychiatric Nurse - LPN

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

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and 1st shift. Position works M-TH 8:30 - 5, and F 7:30 - 4:30.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

• An Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing with a current L.P.N. license in Ohio.
• Two years' experience working in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• 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.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:

• Nurses may work at all Harbor sites but will have a site of primary responsibility. Responsibility for a site includes the following:
• reviews and updates treatment plans for clients receiving pharmacologic management services;
• orders and monitors Central Pharmacy medications;
• coordinating insurance forms and pre-certifications as necessary;
• Order/reorder/discontinue prescribed medication into medication module;
• completes quarterly checks of first aid boxes, bloodborne pathogen kits and maintenance of medical equipment; amount of time necessary to manage a site will be determined by supervisor and the nurse managing the site.
• Provides medication management of clients through:
• medication management appointments; in person/phone/TELE
• dispensing medication samples or Central Pharmacy medications;
• collaborating 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.
• When necessary, assists other clinical staff with crisis intervention and pre-hospital screening.
• 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.
• In providing billable services, fulfills or exceeds unit expectations established by Harbor.
• 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.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Ability to make a difference in your community!