Job Details

As a Licensed Practical Nurse in Foster Care, you will coordinate appropriate medical care, dental care, and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with medical director/providers regarding observation in client’s health/behavior.
• Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings.
• Nursing documentation using EHR.
• Update discharge planning needs.
• See foster children in foster homes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needs.

Requirements and Education:

• LPN Licensed in New York State.
• 1 to 2 years of experience.
• Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired.
• Must pass physical.
• Must have a valid NYS drivers license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities