Licensed Practical Nurse

Samaritan Daytop Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York. The LPN will support patient care including checking vital signs, documenting care, and assisting with various medical procedures. Candidates should have an NYS LPN licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience, preferably with clients facing Substance Use Disorder. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR, as well as excellent communication and organization skills. A flexible schedule is needed to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as LPN working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Experience with diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care including checking vital signs and administering injections.
• Record comprehensive patient histories and data.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation skills

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking and organization

Communication skills

Education

NYS LPN licensure

BLS certification

High School or GED

Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare staff can work anywhere… The BEST work with US!

$37-$39.06 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, assisting with procedures and documentation. The incumbent will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver nursing care in collaboration with RN and/or Physician. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Assists with patient care including checking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, temperature, weight, discussing chief health concerns, administers injections and performs test.
• Takes patient’s medical history, all pretreatment formalities and enters data in computer system.
• Follows orders of physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Records in patients’ record a detailed report of care given.
• Handles proper charting, documentation and maintenance of patients’ medical records.
• Checks, cleans and dresses wounds.
• Reinforces instructions given to patient by RN or Physician.
• Notifies RN or Physician of significant finding or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Pulls and prepares patient charts.
• Maintains neatness of work area.
• Stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Provides emotional support as needed.
• Initiates emergency assistance as per policies and procedures.
• Attends staff development trainings and nursing conferences.
• Keeps skills current and increases knowledge and productivity.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• NYS LPN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• High School or GED.
• Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program.
• At least One (1) year experience as an LPN working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician’s instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently.