Clinical Nurse, LPN

Job Type

Full-time

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 :

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.

Salary Description

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