LPN

Vipservices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $1,500–$2,500

Job summary

Vipservices in New York, NY is seeking an LPN for a 1199 Union position under the Nurse Manager. The role focuses on delivering quality, cost-effective nursing care and maintaining medication administration accuracy.

The LPN must have a current NYS license, an infection control certificate, and at least one year of relevant experience. A sign-on bonus is offered. Join a team dedicated to professional standards and client welfare.

Qualifications

• Current NYS LPN license is required.
• Current NYS Infection Control Certificate.
• Minimum one year experience as an LPN, preferably in a substance abuse treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Promotes professionalism, cooperation, respect, and dignity in interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Administers medications in conformance with policy and procedures.
• Observes clients for signs of intoxication prior to dispensing and notes medication side effects to the Nurse Manager.
• Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed.
• Documents and maintains client medical records per institutional and regulatory mandates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

NYS LPN license

NYS Infection Control Certificate

Job description

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

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