Licensed Practical Nurse

Title:                 Licensed Practical Nurse      

Location:          Fort Washington Shelter (Manhattan)

Salary:              $32/hr - $35/hr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the LPN include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Manage client care: including but not limited to daily vital signs, ppd placement, medication administration, referrals for rapid testing, and follow ups of medical and psychiatric appointments.
• Provide oversight and monitoring of controlled substances and medication to promote organized and efficient medication tracking, refills, and disposal of medication, as needed.
• Assist with managing the symptoms of withdrawal for clients who are in the stabilization element of care per medical providers orders.
• Responds to Emergencies followed up by Incident Reports. 
• Document all nurse intakes, follow ups, and discharges in electronic health record system.
• Maintains accurate and timely telephone and written correspondence.
• Coordinate with medical providers and psychiatrists to inform decisions regarding management and treatment of problems identified and provides care & transcribes orders by medical providers.
• Participates in weekly case conferences and transdisciplinary meetings regarding client updates and modification of treatment as necessary according to health and wellness concerns.
• Understands and can effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e., OASAS, NYS DOH.
• Provides ongoing health education and groups to support clients.
• May be required to participate in staff meeting or professional development activities as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current certification in CPR/BLS
• Working with MICA and/or homeless population and experience in addiction medicine, ambulatory or hospital-based withdrawal service preferred.
• Must have excellent oral, writing and listening skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and create and coordinate schedules. 
• Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Must have experience with electronic health records and knowledge of Microsoft Office