Licensed Practical Nurse

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs various aspects of the client medical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN directly provides and/or coordinates health services and health-related activities for clients participating in or completing treatment.

Essential Duties

Administer or monitor all medication calls and health callas as scheduled under the supervision of a registered nurse. 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 parent consent for new 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) under the supervision of a registered nurse. In conjunction with facility managers and medical team, the LPN will provide feedback to 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. Perform clinical procedures such as dressing changes and immunizations (with additional training). Obtain accurate medical data including but not limited to a nursing intake/health history, tobacco use and cessation plan and communicable disease risk of substance abusers these data will help the agency Psychiatric and Medical Doctors to determine the individualized medical treatment.

Prepare new clients for their admission physical examination, and when requested by the medical director, the LPN may be present during physical exams. Reports and records results of nursing care and make all significant information known immediately to the Primary Registered Nurse/Medical Doctor. Keep staff informed both verbally and in writing of significant matter related to the clients.

Maintains adequate inventory of all supplies and prepare exam room at the beginning and end of the day and in between each patient contact. Perform variety of office responsibilities such as, manage inventory of pharmaceutical, breakdown of inactive medical charts, file of all paperwork on a daily basis. Ensures all medications and treatments are completed and documented prior to the end of the shift.

Provides shift report to the following shift. Minimum Requirements: NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Previous experience working as a LPN in a related treatment, therapeutic community, community residence, and/or mental health setting working directly with special populations required. Previous experience working as a LPN in a residential substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Interacting with staff, clients, students, and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values. Produce accurate, neat and thorough work. Prioritize and plan work time efficiently. Understand and consistently comply with the agency policies and procedures. Support a positive work environment.