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Clinical Nurse, LPN Per Diem

Lower Eastside Service Center

#Vital Signs #LPN #Substance Use #Progress Notes #Medical Assessment #Regulatory Guidelines #Health Maintenance #Nutrition #Per Diem

Quick overview

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for dispensing physician-prescribed medications, including Methadone, and reporting on client medical status according to treatment protocols. Key duties also involve developing and conducting health education groups, performing initial medical assessments, and monitoring client vital signs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an LPN license along with at least one year of related professional experience. A strong understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment protocols is required, alongside cultural sensitivity when working with diverse client populations.

associate degreeHealth EducationComplianceTreatment PlanningEmotional SupportVital Signs MonitoringMedication DispensingClinical AssessmentProgress Note WritingMethadone TreatmentChart Auditing

Job description

Description BASIC FUNCTION

Dispenses medication to clients.
MAJOR
DUTIES: Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications. Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical clients in response to treatment protocols. Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use. Writes progress notes on clients’ issues as indicated. Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrists and participates in the treatment planning of the client. Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions. Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Administers and monitors clients’ vital signs. Provides emotional support to clients as appropriate. Fills in for other nurses who are on leave. Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
SCHEDULE: Day/Flexible & ½ day
Saturday
RATE: $40.00/hour - $40.00/hour

Location: New York, NY 10002

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: LPN plus 1 year related experience. Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment. Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.

Clinical Nurse, LPN Per Diem

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