Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

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$37.08-$39.06 per hour

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Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, assisting with procedures and documentation. The incumbent will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver nursing care in collaboration with RN and/or Physician. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care including checking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, temperature, weight, discussing chief health concerns, administers injections and performs test.
• Takes patient's medical history, all pretreatment formalities and enters data in computer system.
• Follows orders of physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Records in patients' record a detailed report of care given.
• Handles proper charting, documentation and maintenance of patients' medical records.
• Checks, cleans and dresses wounds.
• Reinforces instructions given to patient by RN or Physician.
• Notifies RN or Physician of significant finding or changes in patient's physical or mental condition.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Pulls and prepares patient charts.
• Maintains neatness of work area.
• Stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Provides emotional support as needed.
• Initiates emergency assistance as per policies and procedures.
• Attends staff development trainings and nursing conferences.
• Keeps skills current and increases knowledge and productivity.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• NYS LPN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• High School or GED.
• Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program.
• At least One (1) year experience as an LPN working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently.