Nurse (Licensed Practical)

Title:Nurse (Licensed Practical)

Location:New York Metropolitan Area

Reports to:SiteDirector

Pay Range:$52.19 - $52.20 per hour

FLSA Status:Exempt

Status:Full-time(35hoursper week)

Role Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing support in a transitional housing program serving clients with mental health and stabilization needs. Working collaboratively with case managers social workers psychiatrists and program staff the LPN ensures client well-being through assessment medication management crisis response and care coordination. Responsibilities adapt to program needs and prioritize client safety dignity and continuity of care.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

TheNurse (LicensedPractical)isresponsible for butnotlimited to:

• Conduct patient assessments during routine interactionsidentifyingphysical behavioral and psychological needs.

• Build trusting relationships with clients by actively listening interpreting concerns and responding with empathy.

• Verify client identity and ensureaccuratemedication administration in compliance with program protocols.

• Respond calmly and effectively to distressed or escalated clients using de-escalation techniques.

• Identifyrisks of self-harm or harm to others andinitiateappropriate safetyinterventions.

• Maintain secure medication storage units andaccurateinventory records.

• Prepare and update client records including progress notes care plans and discharge summaries.

• Develop individualized care plans in consultation with psychiatrists case managers and social services staff.

• Coordinate client transitions out of the shelter including after-care follow-up with case managers.

• Participate in team meetings caseconferences and external consultations asrequired.

• Foster respectful collaborative relationships with colleagues to support high-quality integrated care.

• Continuously seek innovative approaches to improve service delivery and client outcomes.

• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal forms adhering to ethical legal and documentation standards.

• Manage time resources and competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain clinicalexpertisein acute mental health care including suicide risk assessment and crisis management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk stand kneel crouch and bend over.

• Ability to lift reach and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

• Ability to travel todifferent locationswithin New York City as needed.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

• This is a full-time exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM exempt employees are expected toworkthe hours necessary to effectively fulfill their job responsibilities and based on organizational needs deadlines or events.

• Staff must continue working past their shift unless relieved by another staff member or authorized to leave by a supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Active New York State LPN license.

• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience in mental health settings.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and French.

• Mental Health Nursing Certification is a plus

• Experience in homeless services transitional housing or crisis intervention is preferred.

• 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 tomaintaininga 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 towith the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 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 education or other qualifications or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during or after the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

At-Will Employment Disclaimer

While wesincerely hopeto form a long and mutually beneficial working relationship NAICA is an at-will employer. Therefore employment is subject to termination at any time with or without notice or cause at the discretion of you or the organization.

Required Experience:

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