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Form of workPay $26.00 - $27.82 an hour
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to provide nursing duties at the Behavioral Health clinic and will be required to gather Health Information, ordering of medications, provide updates to the RN and Behavioral Health care providers, assist the practitioner as necessary, schedule appointments, make referrals, complete required documentation and participate in Agency activities.
Core Responsibilities
- Monitor Providers daily schedule and assist in ISTOP documentation activities
- Provide daily nursing care to patients in the behavioral health care clinic.
- Assist the Providers by accessing RHIO.
- Ensure that lab work is obtained.
- Monitor incoming lab, consultation reports and telephone calls to ensure that Providers are updated.
- Ensure that prescriptions are sent into pharmacy as ordered.
- Monitor all medications onsite.
- Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations including program participants’ charts.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
Qualifications
- A.A.S. Degree or High School Degree or equivalent plus Specialized Trade Certificate.
- Current NY State LPN license and registration.
- Experience working with the substance abuse population preferred.
- 1-3 years’ experience.
- Valid NYS Drivers License.
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus $1,500!
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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