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About the Role

Float LPN provides flexible staffing across various program settings, ensuring high-quality patient care and adapting to diverse clinical environments. Under Nursing supervision, provides medication management and offers general health and wellness support. Works collaboratively with other providers in the residence to facilitate client wellness. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Responsibilities

Provides medication management within the residential setting
Provides oversight during residential self-medication process to clients in the residential environment in accordance with authorized prescriptions
Documents the medication self-administration process in each client’s electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR)
Procures and logs in medications received for each client within the facility
Tracks client compliance with required medications, identifying any concerns to other Prescribers and other medical staff
Reports medication compliance to the clinical team
Communicates verbally with NSM and residential staff when calling off for unplanned absences.
Provides Day to Day support of client wellness within the setting
Observes and identifies potential client medical or medication concerns
Facilities identification of medical concerns to appropriate medical or psychiatric staff or prescribers
Assures identified medical concerns are addressed
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, medical care providers, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services.
Completes required paperwork related to communication or services provided
Coordinates with appropriate residential staff to facilitate transportation to necessary external medical appointments
Promotes health and wellness within the residential facility
Supports the development of client wellness education and activities
Provides Support with vital signs, and other assistance to providers as needed
Collaborates with appropriate residential staff on client discharge plans
Participates in staff meetings and medical/clinical supervision as directed
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.
Valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse required
Two to three years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, and chemical dependency / substance use disorder related services preferred.
Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
An ability to work under pressure,
Excellent verbal/written skills,
Ability to maintain confidentiality,
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently, make decisions, meet deadlines, multi-task and solve problems
Proficiency in PC software, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs
Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

Skills

Medication management
Client wellness support
Confidentiality
Ethical standards
Trauma informed care
Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) documentation
Communication
Collaboration
Coordination of client care
Wellness education
Vital signs monitoring
Discharge planning support
Professional development
PC software proficiency (word processing, spreadsheet programs)
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Multi-tasking

Location

Work Type

Full-Time
Monday thru Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Experience Level

Two to three years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, and chemical dependency / substance use disorder related services preferred.

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Accredited LPN diploma

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 to $30/hr

Benefits

Competitive salary
403b retirement plan
Generous time off package
Work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and collaborative environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives.

About the Company

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years.
We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential.
We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day.
Be a part of something truly special.

Equal Opportunity

Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet