LPN - Weekend Doubles Only!

Odyssey House • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) oversees medication administration and supervises the scheduling of medical and psychiatric appointments for residents. As an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team, the LPN provides nursing and public health care services and helps ensure residents attend scheduled medical appointments. The position works doubles on Saturdays or Sundays at Odyssey House locations in New York City.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working in a social service setting.
• Current New York State LPN license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Word, Excel, AWARDS, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document them appropriately in the Medication Administration Record (MAR), maintaining its accuracy and recording each medication's administration or omission.
• Advise providers in advance when maintenance medications have no refill orders remaining, and notify the pharmacy of medications to be filled through practical means.
• Review medications in the medication cart regularly and remove expired or redundant medications.
• Ensure E-Boxes are complete and in date.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff about residents who do not follow their medication schedules.
• Educate, train, and supervise residents participating in the Medication Independence Training Program.
• Explain the pharmacological and medical effects of medications to patients.
• Triage medical problems and emergencies and document them appropriately.
• Monitor and document residents' acute and chronic conditions, including measures such as blood pressure and glucose levels.
• Review and prepare medical consultation feedback forms for residents attending outside medical appointments.
• Ensure charts are in the correct order and notes are complete, legible, signed, and dated.
• Check emergency equipment monthly and document the checks.
• Maintain inventories and records of medications and medical supplies in the clinic.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with non-medical staff to support implementation of residents' treatment plans.
• Provide monthly health education seminars to residents according to the supportive services schedule.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, case conferences, and required in-service training seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 35-hour work week instead of a 40-hour work week
• Vacation plan and holiday schedule
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance with two plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• Additional insurance coverages, including hospitalization, accidental, and critical illness coverage
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services through The Hartford
• Commuter benefits
• Educational assistance programs
• Shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

What This Job Offers

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