Registered Nurse

Project Renewal•New York, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City. The Parole Support and Treatment Program will provide temporary, supported housing and clinical services to men/women that are under the supervision of the Department of Corrections & Community Supervision with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. This team will be responsible for the direct delivery of a broad range of services geared towards individual clients’ stabilization and transition into long-term community-based housing.

Requirements

New York State licensed LPN
Working with homeless individuals preferred
Must have excellent oral and listening skills
Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
Familiarity with electronic medical records documentation; eCW knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

LPNs provide on-site nursing services under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
Participate in weekly clinical meetings with medical staff, shelter case management, & administrative staff
Management of medication systems, medication self-administration records (MSAR) for clients who self-administer their medications in shelter, including: Ensuring safe storage of medications, Assisting clients with pill-packing of their medications, Ensuring clients have appropriate supplies and access to medications, Assisting with medication refills and attaining new prescriptions, Monitoring client reactions for side effects and reporting to prescribing provider
Maintain records of controlled substances using controlled substance logs
Education on medication adherence
Fulfill patient specific orders designated by the medical provider
Obtain vital signs per protocol
Administer medications, injections, and treatments as ordered by medical providers
Provide nursing screenings and documentation in nursing templates
Perform ordered procedures including, but not limited to, EKG’s, Hearing and Vision tests, Blood Glucose, Blood and urine specimen collection and processing, etc.
Order stock medications, immunizations, and other medical supplies as needed
Maintain emergency equipment, AED, oxygen tanks, and other clinical equipment
Monitor medication expiration dates
Discard expired medication
Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures using designated datalogger
Report on excursions or warning alerts
Travel to cover locations as necessary for coverage
Other duties as assigned