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Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health

Mental Health Resource Center

Jacksonville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Infection Control, Injections, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Medications, Microsoft Office, Nonprofit, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Retirement Plan, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Side Effects, Surgical Nursing, Training/Teaching, Urgent Care, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits/Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Eleos Health – HIPAA-compliant documentation tool
 
Company Overview
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental and behavioral health services to the community, including 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, and outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
 
Job Summary
The LPN–Medical Services provides nursing support to individuals receiving medication management and those presenting to the Comprehensive Services Center (CSC) for crisis services. This role ensures medications are administered safely, accurately, and in accordance with physician orders while supporting overall health monitoring and patient education.
 
Responsibilities
Direct Services:
  • Provides nursing services to individuals receiving long-term medication management and those accessing urgent care.
  • Assesses health status, medication compliance, infection control, and emotional needs during appointments.
  • Provides education on MHRC services, mental illness, self-care, and community resources.
  • Educates individuals on medications, including purpose, administration, and potential side effects.
  • Obtains and records vital signs.
  • Verifies physician orders prior to medication administration and administers medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Maintains and organizes supplies related to medication administration, including injections.
  • Manages sample and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) medications, including receiving, storing, and preparing medications as needed.
  • Ensures proper labeling, storage, and organization of all medications and medication areas.
  • Provides medication administration services at satellite locations as needed.
  • Assesses and monitors for risk, trauma symptoms, and signs of abuse, neglect, or abandonment; follows appropriate reporting protocols.
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintains accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
  • Documents all medications administered, including injection sites, and completes required progress notes and service logs.
  • Records relevant observations, including side effects, behaviors, hygiene, and significant interactions.
  • Reports concerns or unusual findings promptly to the Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, or leadership staff.
  • Obtains and maintains required consents and releases of information.
Documentation Tool (Eleos Health)


  • Reduces time spent on documentation, allowing more focus on client interaction and care 
  • Transforms brief notes or session conversations into complete, clinically appropriate documentation 
  • Supports accurate, compliant documentation while allowing staff to review and finalize notes 
  • Provides helpful insights from sessions to support care planning and continuity 
  • Accessible on desktop or mobile for flexibility across different work settings 
Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing required.
  • Six months of medical/surgical and/or psychiatric nursing experience required.
  • Valid Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing required.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in MHRC EHR System within three months of employment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email are required. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to complete accurate clinical documentation. 
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with individuals, families, providers, and staff.
Position Details
This position is a Full Time Days position: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. 

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

About the Company

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Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC.  Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.  Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven. 

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission.  Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.  MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.      

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans.  Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members.  Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.  Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization.  These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

 

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html

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