DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lead LPN for Jack Ryan Residence will supervise two other LPNs and will responsible for coordinating health care needs on the unit. The Lead LPN will take the lead in organizing the provision of medical, nursing, and psychiatric services at that site, provide mentoring and support to new or new to the program LPNs, assuring high quality care is provided to clients. They will take the lead in creating community resources in the program and will review documentation for compliance standards and provide writing assistance. They will provide technical support to the VP of Nursing in helping sites to adopt changes in nursing and program procedure. They will be quality improvement measure champions, helping to ensure that as much as possible, data is captured in Awards so that change impact is measurable.

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS

NYS LPN license required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred. Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorder helpful. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel. Bilingual skills a plus. CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR and opioid overdose prevention.

*Vaccination preferred but not required

MAKE AN IMPACT Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

BRC began operating the Jack Ryan Residence in August 2011. The Jack Ryan Residence, funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services, is a 200-bed shelter for homeless men living with mental illness. The program provides a complete range of mental health stabilization, medication management, case management, and medical services aimed at moving residents into permanent housing. The ultimate goal of the program is to place its clients into appropriate, supportive housing within nine months.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.

• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.

• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.