A health services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their team in Brooklyn.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, and e/o Saturday
- Shift: 6:30am-2:30pm
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- EMR: SigmaCare
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:
- Review referred potential client medical histories submitted by the Intake Department
- Assist with referring clients to appropriate healthcare provider specialists
- Assist with managing the symptoms of withdrawal for clients who are in the stabilization element of care, this may include referral to seek further medical attention
- Conduct health assessments with all new clients
- Assist with managing client prescriptions with various pharmacies
- Administer medications and maintain accurate and concise medication administration records for review and audit upon request
- Coordinates with the client's primary care physicians to inform decisions regarding the management and treatment of problems identified
- Assist in client care: Implement and follow up on the established plan of care and monitor progress
- Assist in client referral and follow-up appointments
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of Nursing experience
- High School Diploma / GED
- Graduate of an LPN program
- NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- BLS certification
- Knowledge of Substance / Alcohol Dependence / Use population.
Desired Skills:
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Methadone experience
- Knowledge of techniques for identifying and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management techniques
