About this role
Overview
Spanish Bilingual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Non-profit staff can work anywhere…. The BEST work with us!
$38.46-$39.83 per hour
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
Under the general supervision of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN will support providers in the provision of care including recording vital signs, administering methadone, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and assisting with procedures and documentation. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and delivers nursing care in collaboration with RN and/or Physician. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- LPN assists with patient care including checking vital signs, blood draws, obtaining other specimens for laboratory analysis and culture as ordered by the medical provider, discussing chief health concerns, and administering injections and immunizations.
- Observes, measures, records, and reports data relating to patient mental and physical status.
- Administers methadone under the supervision of the RN.
- Prepares labels and take-home bottles of medication for self-administration by clients for periods when the medical clinic is closed or for clients who are permitted to self-medicate in accordance with agency policies.
- Licensed Practical Nurse records and reports any spillage that may occur while dispensing a patient’s medication.
- Participates in the ongoing assessment of patient’s needs.
- Follows protocols for methadone dispensing as established by OASAS.
- Tallies medication sheet at the end of the day.
- Under the supervision of an RN physically counts medication at the end of day closing.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program.
- NYS LPN license.
- BLS certification.
- At least One (1) year experience as an LPN working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or in a similar working environment.
- Proficiency in Phlebotomy and EKG.
- Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
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Other facts
About Samaritan Daytop Village
For more than 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity. We are nationally recognized for our treatment of substance use disorder as well as the veteran-specific approach we pioneered. Our continuum of services also includes health and mental health care, transitional and supportive housing, educational and vocational assistance, peer-assisted recovery, and specialized programs for adolescents, families and seniors.
Annually, Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 43,000 people at more than 80 programs throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, and we continue to grow.
In the past year, our organization has grown rapidly - both in staff size and location. We are always looking for dedicated, talented and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others and grow with a leading employer. Visit https://samaritanvillage.org/about-good/careers to learn more, or email your resume to [email protected].
What you'll do
- The LPN will assist with patient care, including checking vital signs, administering methadone, and performing laboratory tests. They will also document patient status and participate in ongoing assessments of patient needs.
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