Field-Based LPN – Mental Health & Community Care

sus.com; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join an Assertive Community Treatment team in New York. The LPN will assist the RN, provide injections, monitor health and medications, and support clients with medical and mental health services in the community.

Responsibilities include field visits, documentation in the EHR, and coordination of care to ensure clients have access to primary care and preventive services. Strong communication, confidentiality, and stress management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Associates in Nursing, NY Licensed
• Experience in the Mental Health service field preferred
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Responsibilities

• Administer intramuscular injections and/or supply medications to consumers as prescribed by psychiatrist.
• Meet with all consumers in the community on an ongoing basis to monitor health and to monitor and assess consumer progression/regression in behavior and/or appearance.
• Meet with consumers with unstable medical or mental health status more often.
• Work with consumers in filling prescriptions and coordinating appointments as needed.
• Refer consumers to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff.
• Meeting with consumers both in person and via telehealth visits.
• Provide feedback and support to staff during morning meeting regarding clients needs and issues.
• Available by cell phone for emergency consultation/crisis intervention
• Completing Progress notes in a time fashion.
• Maintain nursing and health related data entry into EHR
• Assess medical care needs and other services to support wellness
• Act as advocate and liaison for recipients in securing medical care, and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health wellness
• Review and audit medication management procedures
• Administer IM’s.
• Transcribe orders and updates Medication Administration Records
• Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and reports findings to Team
• Contribute to effective medication management procedures with the RN and program psychiatrist
• Assist the RN and psychiatrist in the coordination of medical care
• Support the RN to ensure all consumers have primary care providers and receive annual physical and dental examinations
• Provide individual health counseling as needed

Skills

LPN licensure

Nursing in mental health

Multidisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA confidentiality

Medical terminology

MS Office/Data entry

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Nursing degree NY licensed

Mental health field experience

Job description

S:US is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join an Assertive Community Treatment team in New York. The LPN will assist the RN, provide injections, monitor health and medications, and support clients with medical and mental health services in the community.

Responsibilities include field visits, documentation in the EHR, and coordination of care to ensure clients have access to primary care and preventive services. Strong communication, confidentiality, and stress management are essential.