LPN

Postgraduate-Center-For-Mental-Heal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Postgraduate-Center-For-Mental-Heal in Jamaica, NY is seeking a Licensed Registered Nurse to join the ACT team on a part-time basis. You will perform crisis intervention, administer medications, and work both in the community and in office settings to support clients.

The role requires NY RN licensure and a relevant degree; you will collaborate with prescribers, log MARs, and participate in team meetings to advance client care.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 163 18 Jamaica Avenue Queens ACT - Jamaica, NY 11432

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $35.61 - $35.61 Hourly

Job Scope

This is a direct service position requiring specific knowledge of mental health, and skills in crisis intervention and stabilization. As part of the ACT you must be willing to go out into the community to provide services. This position requires clinical experience, and the desire to work as part of a team.

Essential Functions

• Participates in daily morning meeting.
• Assists RN with administering IM's and preparing oral medications for weekly delivery by the clinical team.
• Assists RN with maintaining monthly IM calendar.
• Coordinates with Team prescribers and pharmacy to ensure consumers receive medications and refills.
• Transcribe orders and updates Medication Administration Records.
• Assists with logging in medication deliveries and completing toxicology request forms.
• Assists with completion of annual nursing assessments and daily progress notes.
• Conducts weekly Healthy Living group with consumers.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in New York in conjunction with either an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Experience serving the mentally ill/mentally ill chemically addicted (MICA) population.

Work Environment

This position operates 80 percent of the time in the community, rotating in an office setting as needed and for team meetings.