What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Nurse ( RN or LPN ) - Elkhart position at Oaklawn?
Outpatient Nurse (RN/LPN) - ELKHART
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.
With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.
What We Offer a Nurse:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.
With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.
What We Offer a Nurse:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
- Start earning PTO the day you start
- Work life balance
- Employee assistance program
- Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills
What You’ll Do as an Outpatient Nurse:
We are searching for a full time time OUTPATIENT NURSE (RN/LPN) to work in our Outpatient office in Elkhart.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Collecting data regarding a client’s mental and physical health status
- Assessing clients prior to a face-to-face session with the psychiatrist/NP
- Providing health education, somatic therapies, medication and crisis intervention
- Responding to medication calls and administering medicines
- Reporting adverse drug reactions to physician and pharmacist
- Managing and securely storing medications and samples
- Interviewing patients and completing Medicaid and SSI Disability evaluations in a timely manner
- Documenting all necessary information in patient charts
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum hiring requirements:
- Current Indiana RN/LPN license
- Two years of post-degree psychiatric experience in a similar position preferred
