Licensed Practical Nurse

A Brooklyn nonprofit child services agency is looking to add a new, Licensed Practical Nurse to join their growing team on a full-time basis at one of their Article 29i Clinics as the Nurse Supervisor.

About the Opportunity:

• Setting: Clinic
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: M-F
• Patient Population: 0 to 21 year old children in foster care
• On-call: No

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State
• CPR certification and completion of required courses in Child Abuse and Infection Control. .
• 1 year of experience treating children/adolescents in the nursing field.

Position Overview: Reporting directly to the Nursing Supervisor, the LPN will be tasked with coordinating and delivering top-quality care to clients.

Core Responsibilities:
Care Coordination

• Work with the Medicaid Managed Care Liaison to establish a medical home that meets the youth's current and future health needs by identifying Medicaid-approved providers.
• Coordinate with Medical Assistants to schedule care (primary, dental, mental health, specialty) and obtain medical records.
• Act as a bridge between multiple providers in delivering health services to children in care.
• Record client care by documenting in patient and department records, ensuring ongoing compliance through audits.
• Share relevant health information with clients, the court, and multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Attend case conferences as necessary.
• Support caregivers with the medical, dental, and mental health needs of children in their care.
• Ensure compliance with medication rules for children prescribed psychotropic or other medications.
• Communicate with hospitals and attend necessary meetings when a child is hospitalized.

Client Care

• Conduct routine screenings for substance abuse, developmental health, mental health, etc., as directed.
• Perform physical checks for signs of abuse.
• Provide psychoeducation on chronic conditions (Asthma, Diabetes), health education on sexual and reproductive health.
• Carry out medical orders, such as tests, tasks, and hospitalizations as prescribed by a physician.
• Record vital signs, height, weight, and other observations.
• Administer immunizations and screenings for hearing and vision.
• Offer first aid and emergency care as needed.
• Collect lab specimens.

Additional Duties

• Foster a supportive environment by providing emotional and psychological support to clients and families.
• Secure any required consents.
• Complete other assigned duties.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Keep a safe and secure medical environment.
• Receive medication deliveries, verify accuracy, and store medications safely.