Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Part-time)

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

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in New York is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide clinical support under RN supervision. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, documentation, and care coordination within a treatment program.

Preferred candidates may have bilingual English/Spanish skills and experience with Avatar EHR. Prior opioid treatment program exposure is a plus; flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine eligibility for treatment.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate care across clinical staff.
• Provide patient education and support to enhance health outcomes.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; experience with Avatar EHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and injections as ordered by the MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments and determine eligibility for treatment.
• Follow up on health-related referrals and coordinate care.
• Maintain patient health tracking and medication records.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health issues.
• Deliver crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff meetings and care conferences.
• Maintain communication with clinical staff to integrate services.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid and agency policies.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – NYS

Tools

Avatar EHR

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Part-time)

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3153

Salary Range: $32.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-time)

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.