Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn)

Seamen's Society for Children and Families•New York, NY

11h•$30 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Care Coordination services for youth enrolled in Foster Care under Article 29-I. Maintain and ensure compliance of Health Service records for youth care. Work in collaboration between Health Services and other departments within the organization. Develop and sustain working relationships with community providers to ensure continuity of care for youth in care. This position does not involve direct client interaction.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft, Excel, and Connections.
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.
Willingness to seek assistance as appropriate from supervisor, leadership, and colleagues as needed to mitigate any potential gaps in care for our youth.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
NYS LPN required.
HS diploma/GED required.
The ability to travel between Staten Island and Brooklyn will be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associates preferred.
Case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify health needs of youth in care and their caretakers through direct or indirect means of interaction.
Act as a liaison between multiple providers in the provision of health services for our youth in care.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to youth and their families.
Promote youth’s independence by establishing goals, teaching clients, families and caretakers to understand conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Resolve youth medical problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Document all related correspondence related to client care needs. Daily update of relevant medical records in accordance with compliance measures from both stakeholders and the agency alike.
Communicate with youth, their families, and multidisciplinary team by providing client related health information on a routine basis (minimum monthly outreach) this includes but not limited to information sharing, responding to requests for service updates or needs, and being an active participant in client centered problem-solving methods.
Utilizing a Trauma Informed approach and framework in the day-to-day practice to ensure quality of care for our youth and their families.