Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; Town of Wawarsing (NY); On-site; USD 4,733,000 - 5,112,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers in delivering nursing care, recording vital signs, discussing health concerns, and assisting with procedures. You will collaborate with RNs and Physicians to assess, plan, and evaluate care, ensuring patient safety and high-quality service.

The role requires NYS LPN licensure, BLS, and at least 1 year of experience with SUD/SMI.

Qualifications

• NYS LPN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• High School or GED.
• Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program.
• At least one year experience with SUD/SMI.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care including vital signs, injections and tests.
• Takes medical history and enters data in the system.
• Follows physician and RN orders in care.
• Records detailed reports in patients' charts.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Places calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions.
• Keeps skills current through trainings and conferences.

Skills

BLS certification

Multi-tasking

Communication with patients

Computer literacy

EHR proficiency

Adaptability

Team player

Education

NYS LPN licensure

High School or GED

Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare staff can work anywhere…. TheBEST work with US!

$34.36-$37.11 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and 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 general direction of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, assisting with procedures and documentation. The incumbent will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver 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, weight, discussing chief health concerns, administers injections and performs test.
• Takes patient’s medical history, all pretreatment formalities and enters data in computer system.
• Follows orders of physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Records in patients’ record a detailed report of care given.
• Handles proper charting, documentation and maintenance of patients’ medical records.
• Checks, cleans and dresses wounds.
• Reinforces instructions given to patient by RN or Physician.
• Notifies RN or Physician of significant finding or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Pulls and prepares patient charts.
• Maintains neatness of work area.
• Stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Provides emotional support as needed.
• Initiates emergency assistance as per policies and procedures.
• Attends staff development trainings and nursing conferences.
• Keeps skills current and increases knowledge and productivity.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

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