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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • Ref: 310845
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Manhattan, NY
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Job Level: Experienced Non-Manager
  • Pay: $60,000.00 - 64,000.00

Opportunity Description

Provides triage nursing and dispenses medication to clients. Open to new graduates with a passion to learn! 

Company Information

Our client is a non-profit organization providing a complete range of treatments for opioids and other substance use disorders for New Yorkers living with addiction.

Job Duties

• Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications.

• Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical client in response to treatment protocols.

• Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use.

• Writes progress notes on clients’ issues as indicated.

• Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrist and participates in the treatment planning of the client.

• Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions.

• Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

• Administers and monitors clients’ vital signs.

• Provides emotional support to clients as appropriate.

• Fills in for other nurses who are on leave.

• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification.

Experience & Skills Required

At least 1 year of experience as an LPN with related experience. Open to new graduates with a passion to learn. 

Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment. Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.

Certifications

 Licensed Practical Nurse.

Benefits

Our client offers excellent benefits including:

Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Discounted Commuter benefits.

Life insurance & Long term disability.

Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program

Training and other additional voluntary benefits

 

 

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