Nurse- LPN (57857)

About the role

Phoenix House is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support clients' health, safety, and recovery in a behavioral health and substance use treatment setting. In this role, you will help ensure clients receive attentive medical support and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients under the supervision and direction of clinical leadership.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Phoenix House policies and procedures.
• Oversee unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., CNAs, Medical assistants, and Medical Technicians).
• Perform routine nursing procedures such as EKGs, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Administer prescribed medications, including oral, topical, and injectable forms (IM, Sub-Q, intradermal) in accordance with NYS scope of practice and facility policies.
• Document vital signs, weight, and other clinical assessments to monitor patient condition and report significant findings to clinical leadership.
• Observe and promptly report any changes in patient behavior, appearance, or health status to the appropriate clinical leadership.
• Engage in health education and reinforce treatment plans, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED, Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse, First Aid Training, CPR Training, Narcan Training, Infection Control Certification, Child Abuse Certification.
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: At least three years of related experience, Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing nursing care for chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs.
• COMPETENCIES: Administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, EKG proficiency, Proficiency in transcribing medication orders to the pharmacy and or the EMR, Proficiency of data collection of newly admitted clients, Obtain and document vital signs and escalate accordingly, Oversees the self-administration of medications in a safe manner, Knowledge and adherence to universal precautions, Narcan Administration, Computer proficiency, Customer service and satisfaction, Professional conduct, Communication and Team Work.

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor medical clinical environment. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!