Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Tandym Group
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

A health services organization in New York City is looking to add a new -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their team in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity:

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• Start Date: ASAP
  
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
  
• EMR: SigmaCare
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:
  
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  • Review referred potential client medical histories submitted by the Intake Department
    
  • Assist with referring clients to appropriate healthcare provider specialists
    
  • Assist with managing the symptoms of withdrawal for clients who are in the stabilization element of care, this may include referral to seek further medical attention
    
  • Conduct health assessments with all new clients
    
  • Assist with managing client prescriptions with various pharmacies
    
  • Administer medications and maintain accurate and concise medication administration records for review and audit upon request
    
  • Coordinates with the client's primary care physicians to inform decisions regarding the management and treatment of problems identified
    
  • Assist in client care: Implement and follow up on the established plan of care and monitor progress
    
  • Assist in client referral and follow-up appointments
    
  • Perform -other duties, as assigned
    
    Qualifications:
    
    
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    • 1+ year of Nursing experience -
      
    • High School Diploma / GED
      
    • Graduate of an LPN program
      
    • NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      
    • BLS certification
      
    • Knowledge of Substance / Alcohol Dependence / Use population.
      
      Desired Skills:
      
      
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      • Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
        
      • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
        
      • Methadone experience
        
      • Knowledge of techniques for identifying and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management techniques
        

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