Licensed Practical Nurse- Homeless Services

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

S:US is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an adult family shelter in Manhattan, New York. The role focuses on diagnosing and managing health needs, educating clients, and coordinating care with the medical team.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,041 per year. The position requires NY LPN licensure and the ability to work closely with shelter staff to provide comprehensive health services to residents.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic and complex health problems for shelter residents.
• Assess, diagnose and treat illnesses; educate shelter clients and staff on disease prevention.
• Administer medications and document administration; monitor vital signs.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses and case managers to ensure proper care and follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete daily documentation.

Conocimientos

Licensed LPN NY

Teamwork

Bilingual (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Requirements

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].

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2026-18403