Licensed Practical Nurse

Location 198 E. 121st Street,New York, NY, 10035,United States Base Pay $68,140.80 - $76,203.40 / Year Job Category LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare, Homeless Healthcare Services Industry LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare, Homeless Healthcare Services Employee Type Exempt Description Janian Medical Care, P.C., is an award-winning practice that partners with community-based organizations to provide healthcare to homeless and formerly homeless people in New York City. Under the umbrella of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), Janian is widely recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of on-site healthcare services. CUCS is a leading social service program in New York City serving mentally ill, homeless individuals. Together, Janian and CUCS offer staff a supportive work environment and expert supervision, that encourages clinical excellence and continued professional development. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and excellent benefits. Responsibilities

1. Manage and lead the medication management program. This includes managing the medications, as well as the associated documentation, communication, and coordination needed to run the program.
2. Provide nursing care at the order of a Janian provider, and in some cases a non-Janian provider:

a. Observe, measure, record, and report clinical data relating to patient health status. b. Administer injections, such as: Long Acting Injectable (LAI) medications, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) implantations, and vaccines. c. Assist patients with wound care. d. Support client health behaviors and activities, including personal hygiene assistance. e. Provide health support and teaching to clients, providing one-on-one counselling and running educational groups. f. Maintain a patient-centered, harm reduction approach to patient interactions. 3. Support the primary care and psychiatry programs at the site, and work collaboratively with the site social work staff to: a. Escort patients to healthcare appointments. b. Compile patient health information by communicating with outside providers to coordinate care and obtain patient health information, reports, and consult notes. c. Maintain medical office equipment and complete inventory of supplies, as needed. d. Participate in staff meetings and other case conferencing meetings as scheduled. e. Maintain a professional, working relationship with site staff. Requirements LPN license required Experience working with people living with mental illness and/or with homeless or justice-involved people preferred E xcellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy required Close attention to detail is essential Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required Benefits We Offer: Annual Time Off Benefits: 17 days of PTO for new hires, 20 days of PTO after 1 yr of service, 27 days of PTO after 5 yrs of service, 10 Sick days, 3 personal days, 12 paid holidays Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) Retirement Plan Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan) Transit Subsidy Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance Health Savings account Life insurance EEO CUCS is an EEO Employer and Prohibits Discrimination/Harassment of Any Kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr Reasors Food Stores