Clinical Nurse, LPN chez Lower Eastside Service Center

Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides triage nursing and dispenses medication to clients.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications.
• Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical client in response to treatment protocols.
• Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use.
• Writes progress notes on clients’ issues as indicated.
• Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrist and participates in the treatment planning of the client.
• Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions.
• Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Administers and monitors clients’ vital signs.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 6AM-2PM, alternating Saturdays 6:30AM-2:30PM

RATE: $59,000 - $64,000 / year dep. on experience

LOCATION: NY, NY 10002

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume/application submission.

Please visit us at www.lesc.org

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LPN plus 2 year related experience. Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment. Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.