Part Time Nurse

Title: Nurse (Part-time)

Location: TBD

FLSA Classification: Part-time (< 30 hours) Exempt

Role Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse will interact with the clients on a need-to-need basis. The LPN will work with the medical team case managers social workers and other health professionals to provide and ensure the needs of the clients is met. The LPN is responsible to maintain the medication storage units. The work of the LPN will vary depending on the need of the program.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

The Licensed Practical Nurse Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Patient assessment while conversing with the clients
• Building open communication with clients to encourage trust while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
• Ensuring the correct administration of medication by asking for ID cards
• Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress
• Applying de-escalation techniques to help people manage their emotions and behavior
• Preparing and maintaining patient records
• Develop and maintain effective working relations with colleagues
• Demonstrate respect for all team members maximizing potential through the diverse roles within the team
• Attend team meetings as required and outside meetings on occasion
• Work closely with other team members to ensure that care is delivered to the highest standards
• Regular Consultation with psychiatrist case managers social services and/or administrators
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form taking into account the ethical professional and legal aspects of documentation.
• Document all aspects of care including care provision and communication with relevant others.
• Manage time and resources effectively.
• Maintain and develop expertise in the acute care of people with a serious mental health problem including the management of the people at risk of suicide.
• Develop and document Care Plans for individual clients including discharge planning.
• Actively seek to improve practice by seeking new and innovative ideas for the delivery of care.
• In the community the role may also involve
• Coordinating the care of the clients when leaving the shelter
• After care follow up with case manager
• Assessing patients behavior and psychological needs
• Identifying whether and when patients are at risk of harming themselves or others

Physical Requirements:

1. Physical psychological social or organizational aspects of the job that requires sustained physical and/or psychological effort or skills. Examples are work pressure emotional demands
2. Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
3. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
4. Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
5. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

1. Physical psychological social or organizational aspects of the job that require achieving work goals; reducing job demands and the associated physiological and psychological costs; stimulating personal growth learning and development. Examples include career opportunities supervisor coaching role-clarity and autonomy
2. Regularly stand sit and walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell
3. May be required to work shifts including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with minimum of five years in the mental health field
• Mental Health Certificate a plus
• Give instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Understand the speech of another person
• Must be able to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
• This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.

NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Time-off
• Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
• Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Aflac: Short-Term Disability CA Accident and Hospital
• Employee Discount Program

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

At-Will Employment Disclaimer:

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship please note that NAICA is an at-will employer. Under these terms employment is subject to termination at any time without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the organization.