Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN), Outpatient (OTP)

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

123d • $35 - $38

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse position at Samaritan Daytop Village, a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency. The agency serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually and offers a supportive work environment. The LPN will work under the supervision of an RN and/or Physician, providing care that includes recording vital signs, administering methadone, and assisting with various medical procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program.
• NYS LPN license.
• BLS certification.
• At least One (1) year experience as an LPN working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or in a similar working environment.
• Proficiency in Phlebotomy and EKG.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care including checking vital signs, blood draws, obtaining other specimens for laboratory analysis and culture as ordered by the medical provider, discussing chief health concerns, and administering injections and immunizations.
• Observes, measures, records, and reports data relating to patient mental and physical status.
• Administers methadone under the supervision of the RN.
• Prepares labels and take-home bottles of medication for self-administration by clients for periods when the medical clinic is closed or for clients who are permitted to self-medicate in accordance with agency policies.
• Records and reports any spillage that may occur while dispensing a patient’s medication.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of patient’s needs.
• Follows protocols for methadone dispensing as established by OASAS.
• Tallies medication sheet at the end of the day.
• Under the supervision of an RN physically counts medication at the end of day closing.

Benefits

• $35.71-$38.46 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees