Clinical Nurse, LPN Per Diem
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse, LPN dispenses physician-prescribed non-Methadone and Methadone medications and supports clients’ medical and clinical care. The nurse reports to the disciplinary team on clients’ medical and clinical status in response to treatment protocols; assesses client needs; documents progress; contributes to treatment planning; and provides input to Directors, the Medical Director, Counselors, or Psychiatrists. The role also includes conducting initial medical assessments for new admissions, monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and developing and leading health maintenance and educational groups on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and substance use. The nurse reviews and audits medical charts for compliance with regulatory guidelines, covers for nurses on leave, and performs other duties as assigned. The listed schedule is Friday through Sunday, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with per diem flexibility. The rate is $40.00 per hour. The position is located in New York, NY 10002. Applicants are asked to include salary requirements with their resume or application.
Requirements
- LPN qualification.
- One year of related experience.
- Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment.
- Multiculturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.
Responsibilities
- Dispense physician-prescribed non-Methadone and Methadone medications.
- Report to the disciplinary team on clients’ medical and clinical status in response to treatment protocols.
- Develop and conduct health maintenance and educational groups on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and substance use.
- Write progress notes on clients’ issues as indicated.
- Assess clients’ medical and clinical needs and provide input to Directors, the Medical Director, Counselors, or Psychiatrists.
- Participate in clients’ treatment planning.
- Conduct initial medical assessments for new admissions.
- Review and conduct internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Administer and monitor clients’ vital signs.
- Provide emotional support to clients as appropriate.
- Fill in for other nurses who are on leave.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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