License Practical License - Full-time; 4171-601-A

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, offering 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Caring Communities specifically provides housing and mental health services to individuals with documented histories of homelessness, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in this role, under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, is responsible for meeting CCNS requirements for client contacts, conducting wellness and self-management groups, providing psychoeducation on specific disorders, and assisting clients with medication regimens. The LPN also advocates for individuals by making referrals to other healthcare providers, reviewing medical reports, and offering counseling on healthy dietary choices to improve lifestyle. Direct nursing services provided by the LPN focus on health promotion, restoration, maintenance, and illness prevention.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current New York State license
Current CPR (BLS)
First Aid
Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent
Ability to work flexible hours and days – including weekends/evenings/holidays according to needs of a 24/7 program.
Ability to lift at least up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
One-year post LPN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.
Experience providing community-based treatment to individuals living with severe mental illness preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speaking, preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet CCNS requirements for qualitative and quantitative contacts with clients.
Conduct groups related to wellness and self -management.
Provide psychoeducation to improve participants understanding and management of specific disorders.
Assist clients in managing their medication regimens.
Advocate on behalf of individuals by making referrals to other health care providers.
Review medical reports.
Provide counseling around making healthy dietary choices to improve lifestyle.
Provide direct nursing services to clients that focus on health promotion restoration, maintenance and prevention of illness.
Meet CCNS requirements for computer generated, typed qualitative and quantitative documentation.
Produce progress notes for every client and collateral contact (including both face to face and telephone contacts).
Write and complete thorough, accurate notes on behalf of the individual.
Write notes concurrently in the presence of participants.
Take blood pressure, and glucose readings from clients as needed.
Respond to medical emergencies when they occur on CCNS premises until EMS arrives.
Ensure that target population has access to service according to contractual requirements and Agency Mission.
Monitor and coordinate psychiatrist psychopharmacology appointments.
Follow-up on referrals made on behalf of the participant.
Respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the need for effective collaboration in order to insure the highest levels of service provision.
Adhere to HIPPA guidelines of confidentiality of individual health information and respects the confidentiality of staff as well.
Responsible for Medication Management, Monitoring of Medications and Medication Safekeeping, and Medication Education.
Converse, coordinate and advise those in both medical and psychiatric position on the urgent needs of consumers.
Conduct in-service trainings consistent with population served.
Perform in the capacity of liaison in the most urgent medical and psychiatric needs of consumers.
Maintain caseload with a minimum of 5 consumers adhering to all standards put forth by agency and funding stream.
Conduct on-going medication and health education groups.
Participate in in-service trainings and attend relevant workshops/conferences at the request of or with the permission the Clinical Director.