Licensed Practical Nurse at Mitchell Martin
New York, NY
About the Job
A non-profit organization providing a complete range of treatments for opioids and other substance use disorders for New Yorkers living with addiction is looking form an Licensed Practical Nurse
Type: Contract
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm
Location: New York, NY
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 sign
Requirements
QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* LPN 1 year of related experience.
* Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment.
* Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.
* No new grads
Please email: andrea.carrasco@hcmmi.com
#LI-AC4
Type: Contract
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm
Location: New York, NY
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 sign
Requirements
QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* LPN 1 year of related experience.
* Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment.
* Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.
* No new grads
Please email: andrea.carrasco@hcmmi.com
#LI-AC4
