Licensed Practical Nurse

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Plattsburgh, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team! As an LPN, you will provide health screening, coordination of health referrals, and work in close collaboration with prescribers and staff in the Adult and Child/Family Clinics, PROS and Crisis programs under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other authorized health care provider.

Requirements

• NYS Department of Education Licensed Practical Nurse
• Excellent engagement, organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work with electronic database management systems

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medication as prescribed by the Psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioner
• Complete weekly checks in the Medication Administration Records
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed, including offsite in the community
• Forwards reports, labs, notes to PCPs as requested
• Facilitate Health and Wellness groups
• Conducts urine drug screenings in accordance with agency policies
• Utilizes electronic health record system for all patient documentation
• Ensures the security and inventory of all medications and nursing supplies
• Attends department meetings and trainings as required
• Performs other duties as assigned within context of job description

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• Education reimbursement for specific program opportunities
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• Community discounts
• loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree