Licensed Practical Nurse (15748)

Northern Rivers Family Of Services

Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Evening&Weekend Warrior LPN

We are currently recruiting for highly motivated per diem LPNs to work in our residential program!We offer a positive caring work environment with excellent pay and benefits!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will coordinate appropriate medical care dental care and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

Complete the nursing observations report findings to the registered nurse
Review lab and test results reporting critical values to RN and providers
Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations
Dispense medications
Communicate with medical director/providers regarding observation in clients health/behavior
Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments
Collaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors
Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings
Nursing documentation using EHR
Update discharge planning needs
Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needs

Requirements and Education:

LPN Licensed in New York State
1 to 2 years of experience
CPR Certification
Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired
Must pass physical.
Must be able to complete TCI training.

Benefits

Sick Leave
EAP
401 (K) plan
Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients liveswhile also strengthening our community.

We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children families and adultsreach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care depth of programs and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If youve got the talent drive and desire to make a real difference in your community you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!

Our employees receive generous paid time off an expansive health care package tuition reimbursement loan repayment assistance free training/CEU opportunities and much more!

Apply today to become part of our team!

Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurses (LPN)Evening&Weekend Warrior LPNWe are currently recruiting for highly motivated per diem LPNs to work in our residential program!We offer a positive caring work environment with excellent pay and benefits!As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will coordinate appropr...