A nonprofit organization in New York City is actively seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing Primary Care team at one of their shelters in Brooklyn. About the Opportunity:
- Specialty: Primary Care
- Setting: Homeless Shelter
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8:30am to 4pm (flexible for 9am to 4:30pm)
- Patient Population: Homeless
- Patient Volume: 20-25 patients a day
Responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Provide nursing screening of all new clients
- Administer morning and afternoon medications
- Administer decanoate injections according to orders of psychiatric provider
- Participate in weekly clinical meetings.
- Assist in triaging psychiatric, medical and substance abuse problems to appropriate providers
- Communicate with onsite & off-site psychiatric providers, as necessary and appropriate
- Provide ongoing health education and support to clients and medication teaching, as needed
- Maintain documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Computer savvy
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Experience working with Homeless individuals