Per Diem LPN: Substance-Use Meds & Patient Care

Lower Eastside Service Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Lower Eastside Service Center seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to dispense medications and provide clinical support in New York, NY. The role includes initial medical assessments, vital signs monitoring, and contribution to treatment planning.

The position requires an LPN with at least 1 year of related experience and understanding of substance use treatment. Per diem scheduling applies, with a Friday/Saturday/Sunday 1:00PM-9:00PM shift pattern.

Qualifications

• LPN license with 1 year related experience.
• Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment is preferred.
• Multicultural sensitivity to clients in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses physician prescribed medications (non-Methadone and Methadone).
• Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical clients per treatment protocols.
• Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups (hygiene, nutrition, substance use).
• Writes progress notes on clients' issues.
• Assesses medical/clinical needs and contributes to treatment planning.
• Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions.
• Reviews medical charts for regulatory compliance.
• Administers and monitors clients' vital signs.
• Provides emotional support to clients.
• Fills in for other nurses when on leave.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN license

Substance use knowledge

Education

LPN license

Job description

Lower Eastside Service Center seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to dispense medications and provide clinical support in New York, NY. The role includes initial medical assessments, vital signs monitoring, and contribution to treatment planning.

The position requires an LPN with at least 1 year of related experience and understanding of substance use treatment. Per diem scheduling applies, with a Friday/Saturday/Sunday 1:00PM-9:00PM shift pattern.