Licensed Practical Nurse

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.

Position: License Practitioner Nurse

The LPN performs various aspects of the client medical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN directly provides and/or coordinates health services and health-related activities for clients participating in or completing treatment. 

Job Scope:

• Administer/or monitor all medication calls and health calls as scheduled under the supervision of a registered nurse. 
• Work with both clients and guardians to schedule medical appointments to assist clients in maintaining optimal health and conduct any follow up as required. (Referrals documentation medical consent, etc.) 
• Work with Agency psychiatrist regarding client medication and pharmacy refills to insure prescriptions are filled/re-filled in a timely manner; contacting guardians regarding parent consent for new medications and medication changes, and assisting with Order Connect data entry and monitoring.
• Provide on-site health services to address emerging and/or current health needs of client(s) under the supervision of a registered nurse. 
• In conjunction with facility managers and medical team the LPN will provide feedback to health related policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• In a health emergency, provide immediate first aid to individual(s) in need and monitor situation until emergency services arrives, assessing them of the situation. When necessary, escort client(s) to emergency and/or health facility.
• Performs Clinical procedures such as dressing changes and immunizations (with additional training)
• Obtained accurate medical data including but not limited to a nursing intake/health history, tobacco use history and cessation plan and communicable disease risk of substance abusers these data will help the agency Psychiatric and Medical Doctors to determinate the individualized Medical treatment.
•  Prepare new clients for their admission physical examination, and when requested by the medical director the LPN may be present during physical exams
• Reports and records results of nursing care and make all significant information known immediately to the Primary Registered Nurse / Medical Director. Keep staff informed both verbally and in writing of significant matter related to the clients.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all supplies and prepare exam room at the beginning and end of the day and in between each patient contact.
• Perform variety of office responsibilities such as:        Manage inventory of pharmaceutical, breakdown of inactive medical charts, File of all paper work on a daily basis.
• Ensures all medications and treatments are completed and documented prior to the end of the shift. Provides shift report to the following shift.

Facility Registered Nurse 

Qualifications/ Certificates & Licenses

• Interacting with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values.
• Producing accurate, neat and thorough work.
• Prioritizing and planning work time efficiently; effectively managing competing demands and dealing with changes, delays and unexpected events.
• Understanding and consistently complies with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc…). 
• Supporting a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.
• Communicating (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely 
• Illustrating flexibility and adaptability in role and function when circumstances warrant; (demonstrates openness to assist in needed responsibilities in evolving situations).
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries, ethics and professionalism; complying with agency, OASAS and other professional code(s) of ethics; seeking supervision when challenges arise. 
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Previous experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a residential Substance use disorder treatment setting preferred
• Previous experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working in a related 
• Treatment, therapeutic community, community residence, and/or mental health setting working directly with special populations required

Position Status

This is a full-time position.