Licensed Practical Nurse

Project Renewal•New York, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will manage client care, including daily vital signs, PPD placement, medication administration, referrals for rapid testing, and follow-ups for medical and psychiatric appointments. The role involves overseeing controlled substances and medication tracking, refills, and disposal. The LPN will assist in managing withdrawal symptoms for clients in the stabilization phase, respond to emergencies, and document all nurse intakes, follow-ups, and discharges in the electronic health record system. This position requires maintaining accurate correspondence, coordinating with medical providers and psychiatrists, participating in case conferences, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality. The LPN will also ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OASAS, NYS DOH), provide health education and groups, and may participate in staff meetings and professional development. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse
Current certification in CPR/BLS
Excellent oral, writing and listening skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and create and coordinate schedules.
Ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience with electronic health records
Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Working with MICA and/or homeless population
Experience in addiction medicine
Experience in ambulatory or hospital-based withdrawal service

Responsibilities

Manage client care, including daily vital signs, PPD placement, medication administration, referrals for rapid testing, and follow-ups of medical and psychiatric appointments.
Provide oversight and monitoring of controlled substances and medication to promote organized and efficient medication tracking, refills, and disposal of medication, as needed.
Assist with managing the symptoms of withdrawal for clients who are in the stabilization element of care per medical providers orders.
Respond to Emergencies followed up by Incident Reports.
Document all nurse intakes, follow ups, and discharges in electronic health record system.
Maintain accurate and timely telephone and written correspondence.
Coordinate with medical providers and psychiatrists to inform decisions regarding management and treatment of problems identified and provides care & transcribes orders by medical providers.
Participate in weekly case conferences and transdisciplinary meetings regarding client updates and modification of treatment as necessary according to health and wellness concerns.
Understand and effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
Ensure and/or remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e., OASAS, NYS DOH.
Provide ongoing health education and groups to support clients.
May be required to participate in staff meeting or professional development activities as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.