Psych RN LTC

Work Environment

This position is based in a long-term care facility focused on providing mental health services to residents. The role requires flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals with psychiatric needs.

• Address the mental, behavioral and physical health needs of clients on a weekly/biweekly and/or monthly basis.


• Complete in person nursing assessments as well as medication and chart review in long term care facilities (LTC).


• Educate caregivers and clients on their prescribed psychiatric and physical health medications and monitor for possible side effects.


• Care management duties including coordination of community services and correspondence with treatment team members, including physicians, pharmacies, employment programs.  


• Assist clients in building coping skills to address mood, stressors and improve communication and in creating annual goals as it relates to their psychiatric diagnosis.


• Possibly assisting clinic and residential needs for assigned locations.


• Help train and mentor peers.


• May need to cover more than one facility depending on company needs