LPN and RN Relief Floater Per Diem

• Documentation & Communication
• Accurately documents all assessments, interventions, and observations in electronic clinical records.
• Ensures all required documentation meets agency, state, and federal requirements including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Effectively communicates with multidisciplinary treatment teams, including medical, psychiatric, case management, and intake staff.
• Participates in discharge planning and care-transition coordination.
• Safety, Compliance & Professional Standards
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all client and staff information.
• Fully complies with the Agency Code of Conduct, Justice Center Code of Conduct, and all state/federal regulations.
• Maintains cultural competency and demonstrates empathy, compassion, and professionalism when working with clients with substance use or psychiatric disorders.
• Participates in required staff trainings and meetings.
• Provides support during new hire orientation and supervises nursing students as appropriate.

Position specifics

Education

• Required: Active NYS LPN or RN license.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in direct care, preferably with substance use, mental health, or acute care populations.
• Experience with electronic medical records required.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills within the LPN/RN scope of practice, including medication administration, withdrawal monitoring, crisis intervention, and documentation.
• CPR/First Aid/BLS required; Narcan training preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate compassion with clients experiencing withdrawal, psychiatric symptoms, or co-occurring disorders.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking (including stairs, hills, and outdoor travel), bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist clients weighing up to 200 lbs as necessary.
• - Must be able to respond quickly to urgent medical needs, including performing CPR.

Competencies

• Leading Self
• Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)-
• Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.
• Customer Focus
• Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.
• Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity
• Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.