LPN

Vocational Instruction Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Vocational Instruction Project in the Bronx, NY, is seeking an LPN to join our team and provide nursing care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The role includes medication administration, client monitoring, and participation in training and committees.

Required is a current NYS LPN License, at least one year of LPN experience (preferably in substance abuse), and strong communication skills. A sign-on bonus of $1,500-$2,500 is offered. On-site position in Bronx, NY.

Qualifications

• Current NYS LPN License.
• Minimum one year experience as an LPN, preferably in a substance abuse treatment program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Job Training and Education Programs, Meetings and Committees.
• Administer medication in conformance with policy and procedures.
• Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed.

Skills

LPN License

English communication

Computer skills

Job description

LPN

Vocational Instruction Project BRONX, New York, United States

About this position

POSITION TITLE: LPN : 1199 Union Position

POSITION REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager

*Sign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500*

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides nursing care to ensure

client receives optimum, quality, cost effective care.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Participate in Job Training and Education Programs, Meetings and Committees.

• Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, respect, and dignity in all communication/interaction with clients, their families, and colleagues.
• Facilitates the orderly performance of the agency’s functions by observing policies and standards of conduct.
• Assist clients to ensure the prescribed plan of care is followed.
• Administer medication in conformance with policy and procedures.
• Observe each client for possible signs of intoxication prior to dispensing.
• Observe each client for possible medication side effects and notifies NM/designee immediately.
• Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed.
• Document and maintain client medical records adhering to institutional and regulatory agency mandates.
• Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive to or restorative care under the direction of the registered professional nurse.
• Performs duties and tasks within their scope of practice
• Role model for staff and clients
• All other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
• Maintain good working relationships with all employees.
• Attend mandatory in-service annually.
• Participate in various committees and meetings as requested.
• Attend seminars to further professional development.

JOB COMPETENCY

• Current NYS LPN License
• Current NYS Infection Control Certificate
• Minimum one year experience as an LPN, preferably in a substance abuse treatment program
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Proficiency with computers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SETTING

• Must possess sight and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.

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