Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Samaritan Daytop Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers under RN/Physician supervision. You will record vital signs, discuss health concerns, perform tests, and assist with procedures. This on-site role contributes to care delivery across New York areas served by the agency.

Qualified candidates have an LPN program diploma, NYS licensure, and BLS. A minimum of 1 year experience with substance use or mental health clients, flexibility in scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal LPN program.
• NYS LPN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• At least 1 year experience with SUD/SMI.
• Flexible schedule as needed.
• Computer literacy including MS Office and EMR.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care including vital signs, injections, and tests.
• Take patient history and document in the system.
• Follow physician/RN orders in providing care.
• Document all care thoroughly.
• Maintain and chart patient medical records accurately.
• Check, clean, and dress wounds.
• Reinforce physician instructions to patients.
• Notify RN/Physician of significant changes.

Skills

LPN patient care

BLS certification

Communication

EMR computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Diversity sensitivity

Education

LPN program diploma

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS LPN licensure

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPNs Can Work Anywhere….The BEST Work with Us!

$41.20-$43.95 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the 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 the general supervision of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in the provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and assisting with procedures and documentation. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and delivers 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, and weight, discussing chief health concerns, administering injections, and performing tests.
• Takes patient’s medical history, all pretreatment formalities, and enters data in the computer system.
• Follows orders of a physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Documents all care given to patients in thorough detail.
• Handles proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of patient's medical records.
• Check, clean, and dresses wounds.
• Reinforces instructions given to patients by RN or Physician.
• Notifies RN or Physician of significant findings or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• A Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program with a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• NYS LPN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• Someone with 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 EMR.
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician’s instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently.

#li-onsite