PT LPN-PM

Outreach Development Corp.•New York, NY

10d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidates for the position of Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in our adolescent residential facility located in Ridgewood, Queens. The PT LPN is responsible for the delivery and implementation of patient health services. The PT LPN serves as a member of the treatment team. The schedule for this position is: Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Requirements

Must be a NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting or special populations required.
Must be able to work one of the schedule options listed above.
Must be able to work with high-risk adolescents.
Must be able to work occasional holidays.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Must be able to work the required schedule - Saturday and Sunday, 3 PM to 11 PM

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents a plus.
Bilingual a plus.
Flexibility in scheduling a plus.
Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct and/or monitor all medication calls and health calls as scheduled.
Work with both clients and guardians to schedule medical appointments to assist clients in maintaining optimal health and conduct any follow up as required.
Work with Agency psychiatrist regarding client medication and pharmacy refills to insure prescriptions are filled/re-filled in a timely manner; contacting guardians regarding medications and medication changes, and assisting with Order Connect data entry and monitoring.
Provide on-site health services to address emerging and/or current health needs of client(s).
Provide training and guidance to key staff members in order to deal with emergency health situations that might arise with clients.
In conjunction with facility managers, establish and monitor health related policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
In a health emergency, provide immediate first aid to individual(s) in need and monitor situation until emergency services arrives, assessing them of the situation. When necessary, escort client(s) to emergency and/or health facility.
Conduct health assessments (including but not limited to a nursing intake/health history, tobacco use history and cessation plan and communicable disease risk) of substance abusers to make recommendations on appropriateness for participation in treatment as it relates to health matters and determine the need for physical exam or other health services.
When requested by the medical director the LPN may be present during physical exams

Benefits

Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits), Dental/ Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA.
Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.
ER Pension contribution, Voluntary TDA 403B contribution
Direct Deposit (as early as 2 days access with TD Bank account); & Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Health & Wellness program
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
OTI Training – Scholarships and Grants (CASAC program)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program. Outreach’s NYC outpatient programs are also approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible clinicians.