LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

About the role

We provide medication management and general health and wellness support in a residential setting. We collaborate with other providers to facilitate client wellness and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication management and administration to clients in the residential environment.
• Documents medication administration in each client’s Medication Administration Record.
• Tracks client compliance with required medications and reports concerns to other Prescribers and medical staff.
• Coordinates shift coverage for unapproved or unplanned absences.
• Supports client wellness by observing and identifying potential medical or medication concerns.
• Communicates and collaborates with appropriate staff and providers to coordinate client care and services.
• Completes required paperwork and facilitates transportation to medical appointments.
• Promotes health and wellness within the residential facility and assists with client wellness education and activities.
• Supports medical staff and providers by providing assistance with vital signs and other tasks.
• Collaborates with residential staff on client discharge plans.
• Attends staff meetings and medical/clinical supervision as directed.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings.
• Develops professional competencies related to job role performance through learning, supervision, in-service training, and conferences/workshops.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Two to three years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, alcoholism, chemical dependency, substance use disorder related services preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Requirements

• Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands to type, and performing light lifting.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Quiet noise level in the work environment.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

Top Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan.
• Generous time off package and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction.
• An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines.
• An ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal/written skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Behaviors and attitudes supporting agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through positive/constructive communication techniques.