Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 medication, including intermuscular injection, as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam or other medical services.
• Follow up on any health related referrals made.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (internal/external).
• Provide patient education and counseling around health related issues.
• Provide staff education around health related issues.
• Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other unit meetings.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Ensure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency's Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.

Minimum Requirements:

• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Previous experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program/Substance use treatment program preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Neat and punctual.