LPN Case Manager - Blue Sky Residence

About the Role

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the health care and medical-related case management for clients.
• Perform basic health assessments, including checking vitals, blood pressure, and weight.
• Provide ongoing health monitoring to manage and support clients' health needs.
• Make appropriate referrals and follow-up for medical, substance use, and/or psychiatric treatment.
• Observe, monitor, and document client self-management of medication.
• Process physicians' orders and obtain prescriptions.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers and hospitals.
• Develop and facilitate health-related educational groups and one-on-one client education.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency first aid/CPR, and Narcan opioid overdose reversal when needed.
• Respond to other program crises as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and agency guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NYS LPN license required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorder helpful.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR and opioid overdose prevention.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Sunday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Benefits

• Eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare.