Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Responsibilities

• Functions as a primary practitioner who assesses and monitors ACT participants' clinical health and response to treatment.
• Updates face sheets for new diagnostic and prescription information within 2 business days of any hospital contact.
• Completes progress notes for all contacts, collaterals, and engagement attempts within 2 business days.
• Completes assigned nursing evaluations on time.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the New York State Education Department.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working as an LPN.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with persons with mental health conditions in health or social services setting.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding care.
• Computer proficiency in Windows operating systems and programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as comfort with learning new electronic systems.
• Comfort providing treatment in non-traditional settings, including but not limited to the street, community spaces, and shelters.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Able to show initiative and be responsible for follow-through.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to work in the community, including use of public transportation throughout the boroughs.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.

Benefits

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.