Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Access Inc • New York, NY

57d • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Access, founded in 1974, is a pioneer in supportive housing and social services for individuals with mental health concerns in NYC. We advocate for human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities. Our programs span 25 locations with over 1200 units of supportive housing across three boroughs, including the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, a Crisis Respite Center, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is an evidence-based, mobile practice model providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals with serious mental health conditions whose needs are not met by traditional services. The Bronx Shelter ACT Team specifically serves individuals with mental health conditions experiencing homelessness in the Bronx and other boroughs. Team members collaborate with shelter staff, using assertive engagement strategies to proactively involve individuals in services. They share responsibility for participants' well-being, assisting them in achieving goals related to housing, health, social life, work, and education.

ACT teams are multidisciplinary, comprising psychiatry, nursing, social work, and peer specialists. They offer expertise in housing, substance use and harm reduction, family support, employment, and wellness self-management. Services are comprehensive, integrated, and flexible, delivered by a small staff-to-participant ratio in natural settings, 24/7.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a primary practitioner who assesses and monitors ACT participants' clinical health and response to treatment. Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation), the LPN assists individuals in achieving their mental health, medical, rehabilitation, and recovery goals.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Commitment to person-centered treatment strategies, upholding participants’ rights, and self-determination in service provision.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the New York State Education Department.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working as an LPN.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with persons with mental health conditions in health or social services setting.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding care.
• Computer proficiency in Windows operating systems and programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as comfort with learning new electronic systems.
• Comfort providing treatment in non-traditional settings, including but not limited to the street, community spaces, and shelters.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Able to show initiative and be responsible for follow-through.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to work in the community, including use of public transportation throughout the boroughs.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking

Responsibilities

• Update face sheets for new diagnostic and prescription information within 2 business days of any hospital contact.
• Complete progress notes for all contacts, collaterals, and engagement attempts within 2 business days.
• Complete assigned nursing evaluations on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed