Licensed Practical Nurse

Ravenwood Health is hiring a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team due to exciting program expansion and our recent merger.

At Ravenwood Health, we are looking for professionals who are Ready to learn, grow, and serve with excellence; Reliable in their commitment to clients, colleagues, and quality care; and Connected to our mission of building healthier communities through compassion, collaboration, and person-centered support. These qualities reflect the core values that guide our work and define our culture.

When you join Ravenwood Health, you become part of a team that values your professional growth, recognizes your contributions, and empowers you to make a difference every day. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will find opportunities to learn, lead, and positively influence the lives of those we serve.

If you are seeking more than just a job, if you are looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to change lives—we invite you to join Ravenwood Health, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Full Time Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO Package
• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits
• CEUs, Education and Training:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Nurse for the Pharmacologic Management/MED SOM Program participates with psychiatrists in providing and managing the mental health care needs of Ravenwood Health clients. The Nurse provides nursing services including medication teaching and general health monitoring/screening and helps with coordination of care with other health care providers. Under the supervision of the psychiatrist, the nurse assists with the assessment and ongoing medication management for those clients receiving psychiatric care. The nurse manages the Central Pharmacy medications and provides organizational support to the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains current clinical competence by participation in appropriate training. In addition, provides the agency of proof of participation in such activities by providing compilation of continuing education credits.
• Maintains an acceptable productivity level (billable services).
• Accepts and documents verbal orders from Ravenwood Psychiatrists.
• Manages all business related to Central Pharmacy.
• Assists the psychiatrists in direct care of patients via providing pre-assessment interviews that is appropriate in connection with nursing activities (under the supervision of Dr. Rodio) and management of Pharm/Management cases.
• Administer medication under the direction of the psychiatrist in accordance with Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Adheres to agency Policy and Procedure, and HIPAA mandates.
• Participates in the development of the patient’s ISP for those Pharm/Management patient’s only.
• Provides supplemental medication education to patients when indicated.
• Displays professionalism and respect in interactions with patients and staff.
• Reviews Health History Questionnaire forms including nurse recommendations with client and provides additional health referral information as needed.
• Completes and records Second Generation Antipsychotic measurements on those client’s indicated on a regular basis.
• Performs wellness checks/ health screening’s including Vital Signs, Weight Check, Pain level and records information in clinical record
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and remain current on information pertaining to mental health treatment.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently.
• Is effective in assessing and responding to client’s needs and problems.
• Regularly attends professional staff meetings, coordinating treatment and leadership in order to facilitate the ongoing care psychiatric care of the patient.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills by returning and responding to phone calls or emails within 24 hours and other correspondence in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Maintains clinical record as required.
• Demonstrates initiative and contributes to ideas and suggestions to improve program operations and quality improvement.

Supervisory Responsibility

Required Education and Experience

• Current and valid Ohio Nursing License
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred Education and Experience

• Mental health Experience is preferred
• Drug and Alcohol knowledge/experience is a plus

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ancillary training/certifications: CPR, First-Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Maintain ongoing continued education as required
• All employees who provide mental health services shall be qualified to provide those services according to Chapter 5122-23 of the administrative code.
• Clinical services can be only provided by staff members who have their license verified and have been approved by the Competency Assessment Committee and/or are privileged by the Board of Directors, or who are working under the supervision of a staff member whose competency has been approved and/or they are a privileged staff member.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a past paced environment; meeting with clients as scheduled
• Required to communicate with clients and other staff members

Travel and Schedule Expectations

• Travel to other Ravenwood offices is necessary at times
• Work hours may vary based on client needs with or without prior notice

Occupational Risk of Exposure to Blood and/or OPIM

Level I- High Risk

EEO Statement

Ravenwood Health is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation or genetic information throughout the employment process, from selection through termination. Ravenwood Health expects all employees, vendors and associates to support the nondiscriminatory polices of Ravenwood Health.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.