Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Outreach Development Corp.; Roosevelt (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time role in Roosevelt, NY. The LPN will provide and coordinate health services under RN supervision, including medication administration and patient education.

The position emphasizes assessment, coordination of care, documentation, and teamwork within an opioid treatment/substance use program environment. Bilingual abilities and experience with AVATAR EHR are a plus.

Qualifications

• LPN license is required and NYS-approved.
• Experience in opioid treatment or substance use programs preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, including intramuscular injections, as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine eligibility for treatment.
• Follow up on health-related referrals and coordinate care.
• Maintain patient health tracking, appointments, and medications.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health issues.
• Provide staff education on health-related topics.
• Respond to medical emergencies with crisis intervention when needed.
• Complete required documentation and reports promptly.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and unit meetings.
• Communicate with clinical staff to enhance services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid plan and policies.
• Identify health needs of the patient population and address gaps.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Scheduling flexibility

Collaborative work

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

AVATAR EHR

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full-time-M Roosevelt, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3152

Salary Range: $32.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs various aspects of the client medical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN directly provides and/or coordinates health services and health-related activities for clients participating in or completing treatment.

• Administer medication, including intermuscular injection, as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam or other medical services.
• Follow up on any health related referrals made.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (internal/external).
• Provide patient education and counseling around health related issues.
• Provide staff education around health related issues.
• Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.
• Complete all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other unit meetings.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Ensure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Previous experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program/Substance use treatment program preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.