LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

We Are Hiring!Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.Employment Type: Per DiemSchedule: VariousSalary: 25.00 - 30.00 HourlyTop Benefits and Perks:Competitive salary and 403b retirement planGenerous time off package and work-life balanceComprehensive benefits packageSupportive and collaborative environmentOpportunities for growth and developmentIntrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives.Qualifications:Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.Credentials: Valid Licensed Practical Nurse requiredExperience: Two to three years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, alcoholism, chemical dependency, substance use disorder related services preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.About the Role:Under supervision, provides medication management and offers general health and wellness support. Works collaboratively with other providers in the residence to facilitate client wellness. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.Key Responsibilities:Provides medication management within the residential settingProvides medication administration to clients in the residential environment in accordance with authorized prescriptionsDocuments the medication administration process in each client's Medication Administration RecordProcures and logs in medications received for each client within the facilityTracks client compliance with required medications, identifying any concerns to other Prescribers and other medical staffReports medication compliance to the clinical teamCoordinates directly with Residence Manager to ensure shift coverage for unapproved or unplanned absences.Provides Day to Day support of client wellness within the settingObserves and identifies potential client medical or medication concernsFacilitates identification of medical concerns to appropriate medical or psychiatric staff or prescribersAssures identified medical concerns are addressedCommunicates and collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, Medical care providers, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services.Completes required paperwork related to communication or services providedCoordinates with appropriate residential staff to facilitate transportation to necessary medical appointmentsPromotes health and wellness within the residential facilitySupports the development of client wellness education and activitiesAssists Medical Staff and PrescribersProvides Support with vital signs, and other assistance to providers as neededCollaborates with appropriate residential staff on client discharge plansParticipates in staff meetings and medical/clinical supervision as directedParticipates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainingsActively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and DiverseOther duties as assignedNote: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.Requirements:Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS's corporate compliance & ethics program.Additional Requirements:Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,An ability to work under pressure,Excellent verbal/written skills,Ability to maintain confidentiality,Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,Possession of a valid NYS Driver's license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.Join us and help make a positive impact on our community! ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet