Staff Nurse LPN Part-Time - Lorain

Where New Paths Begin

Ohio Guidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Ohio Guidestone is seeking a compassionate and caring licensed nurse (LPN) to work in our Primary Health Care Center in Lorain, OH. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Mental or Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse Medication Assisted Therapy practices. Experience working with clientele from a variety of backgrounds a strong plus!

• Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings to maintain current certification and as managed by regulatory agencies and company policies/procedures.
• Follows nurse procedures and policies to ensure that services rendered meet Ohio Guidestone quality standards, and mentors staff through the critical thinking process.
• Updates and maintains medical records.
• Performs diagnostic tests as directed and/or needed.
• Establishes and maintains an open line of communication with all Therapists and Medical Providers
• Documents client records, labs, medical records, and OARRS within Agency designated standards.
• Meets and sustains the Ohio Guidestone designated productivity standard.
• Provides ongoing education for Behavioral Health and SUD diagnoses and medicines for employees, as needed.
• Carries out orders as received from Medical Providers.
• Monitors client vitals and reports to Medical Providers.
• Completes prior authorizations for medication and return phone calls to clients/families prior to end of shift.
• Coordinates the medical portion of client care while receiving services at Ohio Guidestone.
• Completes nursing assessments for clients.
• Assists with referrals for clients to see health care professionals.
• Provides ongoing education on mental health diagnosis and medications.
• Returns calls for other psychiatry locations as needed.
• Attends all required staff meetings, Agency trainings, and supervision meetings.
• Meets and sustains the Agency’s designated productivity standards.
• Attends cottage team meetings when possible.
• Completes daily rounds.
• Updates and maintain medication cupboards and notebooks.
• Orders, prepares, and administers medication to clients.
• Stocks first-aid supplies as needed.
• Makes appointments for clients to see health care professionals.
• Prepares client medical reports on a quarterly basis.
• Meet with provider(s), therapist(s), cottage manager(s), and client(s) as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies
• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with employees, clients, students, participants, and/or families in various settings
• Must be available for crisis management by phone as needed
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed
• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with Ohio Guidestone employees, clients, students, participants, and other stakeholders

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to access work locations and, as necessary, homes which may include ascending/descending stairs
• Must be able to stoop, stand, walk, bend, and stay upright to perform work
• Must be able to visually read written and digital information
• Must be able to visually determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and/or to make general…