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Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY
Position Type: Per Diem
Education Level: High School/GED
Salary Range: $27.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day/Evening/Overnight
Job Category: Nurse

POSITION OVERVIEW

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Evening&Weekend Warrior LPN

We are currently recruiting for highly motivated per diem LPN’s to work in our residential program!We offer a positive, caring work environment with excellent pay and benefits!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, 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:

  • Complete the nursing observations report findings to the registered nurse
  • Review lab and test results, reporting critical values to RN and providers
  • Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations
  • Dispense medications
  • 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
  • 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
  • CPR Certification
  • Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired
  • Must pass physical.
  • Must be able to complete TCI training.

Benefits

  • Sick Leave
  • EAP
  • 401 (K) plan
  • Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS


If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.
We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!
Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!
Apply today to become part of our team!
Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!
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