LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - FLOATING

Catholic Charities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403b retirement plan

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Mission-driven, community impact

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Float LPN to provide medication management within a residential setting, under nursing supervision. The role supports client wellness, adheres to confidentiality, and collaborates with medical staff to ensure quality care across program settings.

The position requires an NYS Licensed Practical Nurse license, 2–3 years of related nursing experience, and a preferred Spanish bilingual capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.
• Valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Two to three years of nursing-related experience preferred, esp. with mental health or chemical dependency services.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication management within the residential setting.
• Documents medication self-administration in EMAR for each client.
• Oversees self-medication process in accordance with prescriptions.
• Coordinates with nursing and residential staff to ensure client care and transportation as needed.
• Promotes client wellness and trauma-informed care in the residence.
• Collaborates with medical staff and care providers to ensure proper treatment and confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Spanish bilingual

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN diploma

Tools

EMAR documentation

Job description

Description

We are Hiring!

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Salary: $25.00 to $30/hr

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.

Credentials: Valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse required

Experience: Two to three years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, and chemical dependency / substance use disorder related services preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

About the role

Float LPN provides flexible staffing across various program settings, ensuring high-quality patient care and adapting to diverse clinical environments. Under Nursing supervision, provides medication management and offers general health and wellness support. Works collaboratively with other providers in the residence to facilitate client wellness. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides medication management within the residential setting
• Provides oversight during residential self-medication process to clients in the residential environment in accordance with authorized prescriptions
• Documents the medication self-administration process in each client’s electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR)
• Procures and logs in medications received for each client within the facility
• Tracks client compliance with required medications, identifying any concerns to other Prescribers and other medical staff
• Reports medication compliance to the clinical team
• Communicates verbally with NSM and residential staff when calling off for unplanned absences.
• Provides Day to Day support of client wellness within the setting
• Observes and identifies potential client medical or medication concerns
• Facilities identification of medical concerns to appropriate medical or psychiatric staff or prescribers
• Assures identified medical concerns are addressed
• Communicates and collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, medical care providers, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services.
• Completes required paperwork related to communication or services provided
• Coordinates with appropriate residential staff to facilitate transportation to necessary external medical appointments
• Promotes health and wellness within the residential facility
• Supports the development of client wellness education and activities
• Assists Medical Staff and Prescribers
• Provides Support with vital signs, and other assistance to providers as needed
• Collaborates with appropriate residential staff on client discharge plans
• Participates in staff meetings and medical/clinical supervision as directed
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance

Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
• An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
• An ability to work under pressure,
• Excellent verbal/written skills,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality,
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, meet deadlines, multi-task and solve problems
• Proficiency in PC software, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community! ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet