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Licensed Practical Nurse / Casual- Addiction Services

UPMC·Jamestown, New York

UnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 19 days ago

Practice for this role

About the role

The LPN provides nursing care and focused assessments for individuals with substance use disorders in a residential setting. Responsibilities include formulating care plans, administering IV therapy, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Casual LPN to join their team in the Residential Addiction Services Unit.

This unit is certified by the State of New York's Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and is designed to support individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder.

It's a 20-bed unit comprised of multiple common areas consisting of dining room & kitchen, group room, TV and Computer rooms, art therapy room. access to gym and space for indoor recreational activities.

This program uses evidenced based programming combined with vocational and wellness therapies to create a person-centered environment.

If this sounds like the position for you, apply now!

Responsibilities

The LPN is licensed to function as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience in nursing and competency. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessment in settings where nursing takes place. An LPN shall communicate with a licensed professional nurse and the patient's health care team members to seek guidance when:
The patient's care needs exceed the licensed practical nursing scope of practice.
The patient's care needs surpass the LPN's knowledge, skill or ability.
The patient's condition deteriorates or there is a significant change in condition, the patient is not responding to therapy, the patient becomes unstable or the patient needs immediate assistance. An LPN shall obtain instruction and supervision if implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. An LPN shall follow the written, established policies and procedures of UPMC, UPMC LPN Practice Guidelines and the State Practice Act. Acts within the LPN Practice guidelines including IVs as trained and where clinically appropriate and within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Communicates the patient's condition to other care providers. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Actively participates in unit activities and willing to provide assistance to care team members. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Demonstrates a passion for developing others by supporting the orientation and developing new LPNs and patient care support staff. Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement. Supports continuous learning in the clinical areas by participating in organizational and system programs. Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Seeks and participates in opportunities to assist in identification process improvement opportunities to improve patient care. Partners and collaborates with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.

Market context

New York LPN roles remain in steady demand

In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
In order to perform any IV therapy, must have successfully completed the IV therapy curriculum.
If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs.
If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program.
LPNs without this training will not be permitted to perform IV therapy.
The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
Computer skills required to utilize the electronic health record.,***UPMC offers a variety of flexible options – in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential.
Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours.
If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.***

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. In order to perform IV therapy, and if graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program. Basic Life Support OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire CCM training is required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter New York State Fingerprint Check– may work provisionally for 30 days

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NYS Fingerprint Check OASAS (NYFP2) NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR) *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a Practical Nursing Program and hold a valid LPN license in New York or a compact state. Required certifications include BLS/CPR and the ability to obtain CCM training and necessary state clearances.

professional certificate
Time Management
Care Planning
Patient Assessment
Electronic Health Records
Patient Education
Holistic Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Documentation
IV Therapy
Cultural Competency
Crisis Management
Nursing Judgment

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Jamestown, New York
Posted: Jul 8, 2026
Application: Employer website

Market context

Licensed Practical Nurse / Casual- Addiction Services

About the role

Responsibilities

New York LPN roles remain in steady demand

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Requirements

Posting details

More openings at UPMC

New York LPN roles remain in steady demand

More openings at UPMC