Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Helio Health; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including dental and vision

Paid Vacation and Sick leave

401(k) plan with up to 5% company match

Company-paid short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Helio Health in Utica, NY is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position in their Insights Residential Program. You will provide medical and counseling services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include monitoring client health, administering medical care, and collaborating with clinical staff. Candidates must be licensed in New York and experience with substance use treatment is preferred. The position offers a pay range of $24.00–$26.36 per hour and a sign-on incentive up to $4,000, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a practical nurse in New York.
• Experience in clinical settings with medical and counseling services.
• Ability to document and communicate medical concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Monitor and document clients' medical statuses.
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding client concerns.

Skills

Experience and/or training in the treatment of substance abuse

Basic computer skills

Education

Must be a licensed practical nurse registered by the New York State Education Department

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Locations: US-NY-Utica

Overview

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in a variety of clinical settings providing medical and counseling services as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work on a Full-time basis out of Helio Health's Insights Residential Program.

Schedule:

Sunday–Thursday

2:00pm–10:30pm

In addition to Helio Health's comprehensive benefits package, all Full-Time LPNs are eligible for a Sign-On incentive up to $4,000!

Pay: $24.00–$26.36 per hour.

Nurse Shift Differential info:

• $1 weekends
• $2 nights
• $4 overnights

Responsibilities

• Works in a variety of clinical settings providing medical and counseling services as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provide client services for medical issues.
• Monitors and documents clients' medical status, signs and symptoms of withdrawal and reports to supervisor or medical director.
• Works with other medical staff for continuity of clients' medical care.
• Communicates with clinical staff regarding clients' medical concerns.
• Works directly with clients in providing medical services and interpreting medical information.
• Provides direct client care of medical assessment, implementation of medical orders, communicable and infectious disease reporting in accordance with the law.
• Provides public health and screening protocols.
• Provides and documents medical consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning and review consistency with agency policy and requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical nurse currently registered by the New York State Education Department.
• Experience and/or training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Benefits

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid Holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.