Lower Eastside Service Center
Clinical Nurse, LPN
Lower Eastside Service Center, New York, New York, United States, 10002
Description
BASIC FUNCTION: Dispenses medication to clients.
MAJOR DUTIES:
* Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications. * Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical client in response to treatment protocols. * Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use. * Writes progress notes on clients' issues as indicated. * Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrist and participates in the treatment planning of the client. * Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions. * Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. * Administers and monitors clients' vital signs. * Provides emotional support to clients as appropriate. * Fills in for other nurses who are on leave. * Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Full Time, Per Diem available
* Tuesday-Saturday 2PM-10PM * Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6:30PM, alternating Saturdays 7:00AM-12PM
LOCATION: New York, NY 10002
RATE: $59,000 - $64,000 / year dep. on experience
We offer excellent benefits including:
* Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Discounted Commuter benefits * Life insurance & Long term disability * Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program * Training and other additional voluntary benefits
To join our diverse team, please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission.
Please visit us at www.lesc.org
EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet
Requirements
QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* RN/LPN plus 2 year related experience. Understanding of substance abuse and/or Methadone treatment. Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Computer competent.
BASIC FUNCTION: Dispenses medication to clients.
MAJOR DUTIES:
* Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications. * Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical client in response to treatment protocols. * Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use. * Writes progress notes on clients' issues as indicated. * Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrist and participates in the treatment planning of the client. * Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions. * Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. * Administers and monitors clients' vital signs. * Provides emotional support to clients as appropriate. * Fills in for other nurses who are on leave. * Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Full Time, Per Diem available
* Tuesday-Saturday 2PM-10PM * Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6:30PM, alternating Saturdays 7:00AM-12PM
LOCATION: New York, NY 10002
RATE: $59,000 - $64,000 / year dep. on experience
We offer excellent benefits including:
* Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Discounted Commuter benefits * Life insurance & Long term disability * Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program * Training and other additional voluntary benefits
To join our diverse team, please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission.
Please visit us at www.lesc.org
EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet
Requirements
QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* RN/LPN plus 2 year related experience. Understanding of substance abuse and/or Methadone treatment. Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Computer competent.