Licensed Practical Nurse

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Position Overview

This role is for our UJIMA Program location in Harlem. This program is a residential setting for individuals facing substance abuse. 

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

Under the supervision of the program director, the Licensed Practical Nurse coordinates the medical management of participants’ issues to optimize health.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND DUTIES:

• Interprets medical information supplied by providers.
• Coordinates medical services to facilitate intake physicals.
• Ensures that physical exams, lab work and PPD status is updated for all participants.
• Checks medication log to ensure participants’ compliance w/regimen.
• Monitory inventory of medical supplies and administers medication.
• Review Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) system weekly along with for all new admits.
• Review ePACES to determine participants’ medical entitlements.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Program Director.
• Stand-in in the absence of program director.

Benefits Overview: 

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two (2) years higher education with experience in working with the substance abuse/homeless population.
• Must have an LPN license.
• General counseling and communication skills a must
• Computer skills required knowledge of AWARDS, Word, Excel and Outlook

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].

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