Psychiatric Nurse (LPN)

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POSITION SPECIFICS

This job will be 80% to 100% full time job equivalency (FTE), which will bedeterminedwith the successful applicant. For any FTE less than 100%, the typical schedule includes40 hoursper week during the academic year, with summers off. Full Penn State benefits are included.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, PA, has a Psychiatric Nurse position startingAugust 10, 2026.

The Psychiatric Nurseassistspsychiatric providerslocatedatUniversity Park CAPS.This position provides directpatient care in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary teamofCAPS.Support to the psychiatric providers and studentsincludes communication with pharmacies and insurance companies, coordination of lab orders and results, administrative outreach to students,andrecords management and assistance.Common offices that the psychiatric nursecoordinateswithare(among others) Student Disability Resources, University Health Services,and Community Providers.Participation in weekly staff meetings,consultation, and professional development is included in the typical expectationsfor this role.

All staff perform their duties while adhering to and promoting trauma-informed care and healing-centered approaches and principles, in alignment with the establishment of the Commonwealth of PA as a trauma-informed, healing-centered state.

Duties include:

• Obtaining a medical assessment at the intakeappointment(obtaining vital signs and medical history from students)

• Meetingwith students for monitoring purposesbetween their regularly scheduled psychiatric appointments

• Triagingof patient phone calls and messages

• Providingpsychoeducation to students

• Communicatingwith pharmacies and insurance companies

• Coordinatinglab orders and results

• Providingoutreach to students for scheduling or administrative purposes

• Assistingwith student-requested forms and documentation

• Coordinatingdocumentation withuniversity and community stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Candidates should have the ability to provide services to a wide range of students and workwitha wide range of staff.

• Experience working in the mental health care field ispreferredbutnotrequired.

In addition to the online application process, candidates should also upload a letter ofinterestand a resume.

Application deadline is February 13, 2026

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SALARY & BENEFITS

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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