Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:
As an LPN you will provide health screening, coordination of health referrals, and work in close collaboration with prescribers and staff.

Your Work schedule:

Monday 7:30am-3:30pm 

Tuesday 7:30am-3:30pm 

Wednesday 11am-7pm 

Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm 

Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 

*Times may be able to be flexed a little*

What your day might look like:

• Dispenses medication as prescribed by the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner
• Administers injectable medication per prescriber’s order
• Provides health monitoring and PROS Health Assessments
• Participates in the development, writing and execution of the treatment plan
• Reviews health screening and makes appropriate recommendations
• Educates recipients/staff regarding pertinent medical issues/medication
• Ensures the security and inventory of all medications and nursing supplies
• Prints prescriber schedules and various reports for prescribers as needed
• Fulfills prior authorization requests for medications
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed, including offsite in the community
• Forwards reports, labs, notes to PCPs as requested
• Processes incoming triage calls and prepare for prescriber’s review
• Utilizes electronic health record system for all patient documentation
• Assists with orientation of new nursing staff
• Conducts urine drug screenings in accordance with agency policies
• Initiates tobacco cessation interventions when indicated 
• Attends department meetings and trainings as required
• Performs other duties as assigned within context of job description

Your skills and qualifications:

• CPR-certified 
• Experience providing direct clinical service to the population served by the assigned clinical program is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively as well as to organize tasks
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team until collaborate across disciplines and programs
• Broad clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders, and psychiatric diagnosis
• Extensive knowledge with PC applications and electronic medical records strongly preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

EEO Statement: BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions , citizenship or immigration status  or any other factor prohibited by law.