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Licensed Practical Nurse (Delta Manor)

Center for Urban Community Services

Description

A leader in community primary and mental health care, Janian Medical Care, P.C., is an award winning practice, partnering with community-based programs serving homeless and formerly homeless people in New York City. Through our partnerships, Janian Medical Care P.C. serves more than 2,500 men and women each year. Janian is seeking two full-time licensed practical nurses (LPN) to provide for its affiliate, The Center for Urban Community Services’ Delta Manor Shelter, located near the Parkchester area of the Bronx. CUCS is a leading housing placement program in NYC serving mentally ill, homeless individuals. The Delta Manor serves 102 homeless men who have psychiatric disabilities. Operating 7 days a week, the shelter offers 24 hour staffing including security and houses a full medical suite and offices for the on-site medical and social service teams. The shelter is readily accessible by bus and subway. The primary goal of on-site services is permanent housing placement for program participants into housing that meets their needs and abilities.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will work in collaboration with both CUCS and Janian Medical staff, which will include a primary care provider, psychiatrist, medical assistant, and social workers. Program services include: housing placement, comprehensive health, mental health, and case management services.
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Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse, LPN responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Medication administration and monitoring
· Maintenance of medication database and logs
· Assistance with health assessments and screenings
· Provision of health and treatment education and support to patients
· Escorting and chaperoning patients to healthcare appointments
· Communication with physicians and other providers to coordinate care and obtain information, reports and notes
· Maintenance of medical office including care and maintenance of medical equipment and maintenance of inventory of medical supplies
· Provision of care and treatment at the direction of physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse
· Integrate work with program’s social service staff and physicians and other nursing staff

Qualifications

LPN license required; at least one year experience with mentally ill population preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, close attention to detail and computer literacy required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Our staff enjoys a supportive, collaborative work environment with expert supervision that encourages clinical excellence.

Contact

To apply online please click on the link below:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10787481

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document.
Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

Posted on 09/16/14; CVMHA ID #8174