VIP Community Services · 2 days ago
LPN
Bronx, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVIP Community Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The role involves administering medication, maintaining client medical records, and ensuring quality care for clients in a professional environment.
Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, respect, and dignity in all communication/interaction with clients, their families, and colleagues
Facilitates the orderly performance of the agency’s functions by observing policies and standards of conduct
Assist clients to ensure the prescribed plan of care is followed
Administer medication in conformance with policy and procedures
Observe each client for possible signs of intoxication prior to dispensing
Observe each client for possible medication side effects and notifies NM/designee immediately
Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed
Document and maintain client medical records adhering to institutional and regulatory agency mandates
Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive to or restorative care under the direction of the registered professional nurse
Performs duties and tasks within their scope of practice
Role model for staff and clients
All other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager
Maintain good working relationships with all employees
Participate in Job Training and Education Programs, Meetings and Committees
Attend mandatory in-service annually
Participate in various committees and meetings as requested
Attend seminars to further professional development
Qualification
Required
Current NYS LPN License
Current NYS Infection Control Certificate
Minimum one year experience as an LPN, preferably in a substance abuse treatment program
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with all populations served
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Proficiency with computers
Must possess sight and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500
Company
VIP Community Services
VIP Community Services specializes in a wide range of integrated medical, behavioral health, wellness, and housing services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Debbian Fletcher-Blake
Chief Executive Officer
Opal Dunstan
Chief Operating Officer
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