LPN Metro Part Time

New Rochelle, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

LOCATION: METRO 20 Sickles Avenue New Rochelle NY

SALARY: $33.00

HOURS: 2 days per week (5:45am - 1:45pm)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

The METRO program LPN assist in providing integrated methadone maintenance and mental health services to address the physical and emotional needs of opioid-dependent clients and those with co-occurring disorders.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Assists with medical assessments and care health education injectable medications and medication/wellness education.
Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and side effects.
With clients input and consent helps to develop strategies to maximize medication compliance
Engage in health promotion prevention and education activities (i.e. escalates reports of risky behaviors and assists in the development of behavior change strategies)
Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers.
Administer and document medication treatment in EMR.
Participates in case consultations and conferences as well as crisis support as needed in clinic.
Assists in management of physical health integration initiatives.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and trainings
Other responsibilities as delegated by the Nursing Supervisor

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

Exceptional interpersonal engagement crisis stabilization communication and educational skills.
Familiarity of physical health integration models of care.
Ability to provide nurse services

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
NEW GRADS WELCOME
2 years experience providing care within behavioral health program for the full age range including high-risk and addiction populations a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Practical Nursing license required
2 years experience providing care within behavioral health program for the full age range including high-risk and addiction populations a plus

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

The Guidance Center of Westchester (TGCW) is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. TGCW encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability and veteran status.

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DescriptionLOCATION: METRO 20 Sickles Avenue New Rochelle NYSALARY: $33.00HOURS: 2 days per week (5:45am - 1:45pm)OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:The METRO program LPN assist in providing integrated methadone maintenance and mental health services to address the physical and emotional needs of ...