Licensed Practical Nurse- Homeless Services

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking an LPN for their adult family shelter in Manhattan. The role involves diagnosing and managing health problems, providing education, and coordinating care with shelter staff and community providers.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vitals, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and confidentiality. Evening and weekend schedule may be required; in-person work location is Manhattan, NY, with a competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited program and licensed in New York as an LPN.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic and complex health problems in shelter residents.
• Administer medications and document administration; monitor MAR.
• Coordinate with Case Managers and healthcare providers for ongoing treatment.
• Ensure confidentiality and participate in staff training and scheduling.

Skills

LPN license

Education

NYS Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Min

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $65,041.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a LPN for their adult family shelter in Manhattan.

I. SCOPEOFROLE: Diagnosisandmanagementofacute,chronicandcomplexhealthproblems;assessing,diagnosingandtreatingillnesses,educatingtheshelterclientsandstaffondiseaseprevention.Providehealtheducationandcounselingtoindividualsresidingintheshelter.ESSENTIALDUTIES&RESPONSIBILITIES: MeetswithProgramDirector,DirectorofSocialServices,Psychiatrist,ProgramNurses,andSocialServicestafftocoordinateshelterresidentstoreceiveongoingtreatmentinthecommunity. SuperviseMedicationCoordinatorandassistPsychiatristandPsychiatricNursePractitionerasneeded. Administermedicationsanddocumentadministrationasrequired. Takevitalsigns,suchasbloodpressure,temperatureandweight Assistwithdiabetesmedicationandtreatment Takemedicalhistoriesandenterinformationincomputersystems CoordinatewithCaseManager,SeniorCaseManagerandDirectorofSocialServicestoensurepropercare,nutritionandtreatmentplansarefollowed. Followupwithcommunityhealthcareproviderstoensuremedicaltreatmentplansaredocumented,monitoredandfollowed MonitorMARsandmedicationstorage. WorkwithresidentsandCaseManagersinfillingprescriptionsandensuringrefillsareorderedasnecessary. Ensureconsumersafety,assessconsumerreactionstomedications,assistwithconsumernutritionalneeds. Ensurephysicianordersarecurrent,properlydocumentedandcommunicatedtostaff Monitorclientmedicalequipmentforsafetyandproperfunctioning. Attendandparticipateinregularstafftrainingandschedulingmeetings. Maintainconfidentialityandprivacyregardingallclients’information. Completedailydocumentationofallagencyrequiredmaterial. Completeincidentreportsinaccordancewithpolicyandprocedures. Understandandimplementtheagency’sphilosophy,policiesandmission. Understandandfollowtheagencychainofcommunication. Ensurethesafetyandwell‐beingoftheclientsonadailybasis. Workcooperativelywithotherteammemberstocarryouttheprogramgoalsandobjectivesforeachclient. Reportanyactualorsuspectedabuse/neglectinaccordancewithpolicyandprocedure.

Prepareclientsforself‐medicationstatusandmonitorasneeded,healthassessmentreferrals. ComplywithallSUSEmployeePolicies,Procedures,andProtocols,SUSCorporateCompliancePolicies,andNYSDept.ofSocialServicesRules,Regulations,andStatutes. MaintainCPR/FirstAidCertification. Assistinbuildingevacuationduringfiredrillsandbuildingemergencies. Referresidentstoemergencycareifneeded,workwithemergencyresponders/emergencyroomstafftocoordinateemergencytreatment,coordinatetreatmentanddischargeplanningwithhospitalstaff. Aschedulethatincludeseveningsandweekendswillberequired.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Completion of accredited program and licensed in New York as an LPN.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adult males of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences. Bilingual preferred.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the useofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2026-18403

Work Location

In Person