Licensed Practical Nurse

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Position Overview

Locations: Bronx and Manhattan

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9a-5p split position Bronx 3 days, Manhattan 2 days

SCOPE OF ROLE:The Licensed Practical Nurse will work as part of a care team of mental health professionals assisting clients in a permanent housing / Mixed Use Living environment transitioning from homelessness to housing in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidencebased Self – Wellness Recovery model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The LPN is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling. The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Complete medical assessments and Communicable Disease Risk Assessments within mandated timeframes• Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy• Track all medications received and administered as well as coordinate return of unused medicationsto pharmacy• Observe self-administration of medications for detoxification according to established protocols• Refer for required medical services• Carry out urine screenings in accordance with program policy• Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs• Assess clients’ medical record and coordinate medical care with medical director and/or outsideclinics• Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen• Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered • Other duties as assigned

Salary: $65,000-70,000/year

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse• Good written and oral communication skills required• An ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS• Experience in direct clinical work with psychiatrically disabled populations preferred• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Recruitment.

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Salary : $65,000 - $70,000