Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
Company: Mental Health Resource Center
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Dental insurance
Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Benefits/Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability
Insurance 403b PTO Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account Employee
Assistance Program Company Overview Mental Health Resource Center
is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range
of mental health and behavioral health care services to the
community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric
services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as
outpatient services such as medication management, case management,
and counseling. Job Summary The LPN-Medical Services monitors and
assists individuals receiving medication management services and
for individuals presenting to the Comprehensive Services Center
(CSC) for crisis services. Ensures medication is dispensed in a
timely, accurate manner and in compliance with physician orders.
Responsibilities Direct Services: Provides services to individuals
with mental illness referred for long-term medication management
and to individuals accessing urgent care. Assesses health care,
education, medication compliance, infection control, and emotional
status/needs at time of appointment and, as necessary: Provides
education about services provided at Mental Health Resource Center
(MHRC), mental illness, self-care, and community resources.
Provides medication education, including side effects. Educates
individuals about medication administration issues, notably
compliance with prescribed regimen. Checks vital signs. Verifies
current prescription/physician orders on chart prior to
administration of medication. Uses approved techniques to
administer medication in compliance with policy and procedure.
Maintains all supplies related to giving injections (e.g., meds,
syringes, etc.) Receives logs and stocks sample and Patient
Assistance Program (PAP) medications and prepares medication as
needed for doctor. Stores vials and injection supplies. Ensures
that all medications are labeled correctly and that the medication
room is kept organized. Provides medication administration services
at satellite locations when requested. Assesses and monitors for
risk, symptoms of trauma, and indications of abuse, neglect and/or
abandonment. Uses appropriate reporting mechanisms. Documentation
and Reporting: Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate
clinical records. Accurately documents medication given and
injection site; enters visit on contact sheet, completes progress
note, and enters billing onto service log. Documents all required
information, including significant verbalizations, side effects,
unusual events, observed behaviors, hygiene, etc. on the progress
note. As needed, gives immediate report to the Psychiatrist, Nurse
Practitioner, Supervisor, Program Manager. Obtains consents and
releases of information when indicated. Qualifications Graduation
from an accredited school of Practical Nursing required. Six months
of medical/surgical and/or psychiatric nursing experience required.
Must demonstrate proficiency in MHRC EHR System within three months
of employment. Valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in
good standing in the State of Florida required. Must be able to
communicate and write English clearly, legibly and correctly at the
college graduate level in order to make entries in the records of
persons served. Documentation, paperwork and system entries must
meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy and
timeliness. Excellent customer service skills are essential and
this individual must be able to interact appropriately with
internal and external customers, including individuals served,
families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory
staff and other department professionals. Position Details This
position is a Full Time Days position: Monday through Friday,
8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional evenings may be required. 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
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