Description

Pay $26.00 - $27.82 an hour

Seeking positive, motivated individuals to assist adults and children with mental illness and substance use disorder in our outpatient clinic. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will function as an integral part of a treatment team. This position works collaboratively with providers, clinicians, and other support staff to ensure that clients are holistically cared for. The LPN participates in the care of the client by gathering health information, providing long-acting injections to clients, assisting with collection of specimens, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, and medication refills. The LPN will also assist the crisis team as needed during times when clients are in crisis.

Core Responsibilities

• Work on a positive Team to develop good practices and develop strategies to support individuals with mental health needs.

• Assists to coordinate provider schedules and obtain controlled substance reports.

• Provide nursing care to clients including ensuring that documentation is complete and medication lists are current.

• Administers long-acting injections to clients as ordered.

• Collect specimens, document and retrieve lab results.

• Monitor incoming lab, consultation reports and telephone calls to ensure that Providers are updated.

• Ensure that prescriptions are sent into pharmacy as ordered.

• Monitor all medications onsite.

• Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations including program participants’ charts.

• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards

Qualifications

• A.A.S. Degree or High School Degree or equivalent plus Specialized Trade Certificate.

• Current NY State LPN license and registration.

• Experience working with the substance abuse population preferred.

• 1-3 years’ experience.

• Valid NYS Drivers License.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

• Direct Deposit

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Retirement Plan 403(b)

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver License

• LPN