Licensed Practical Nurse / Shelter

LPN needed in Queens!
Full time, Tues-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm!
Great salary + Full benefit package
JOB SUMMARY
Provides oversight and support to our Shelter's monitored medication program. The LPN is directly supervised
by the on-site clinic's medical team, led by the MD and RN under the guidelines of Client Medical Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintains weekly inventory of stocked medication(s) and medical supplies.
2. Maintains monthly medication records.
3. Maintains proper storage of medication.
4. Discusses client health concerns with Shelter Medical Team
5. Reviews pharmacy reports, MAR forms, and discards discontinued medication(s)
Policy. Only the Shelter Nurse can dispose of controlled substances with a witness. This is done by "POP and
Flush” and followed by documentation on the Controlled Substance Sheet.
6. The LPN will provide a weekly detailed Medication QA and Systems Report to the Clinic Director with a copy to
all applicable staff. This report will include, but not be limited to ; controlled substance count, medication
supply, missing MAR entries and Medication Non-Adherence.
7. The LPN, Operation staff and Shelter Integrated Health Team are all responsible for Weekly oversight of
medication oversight and systems.
8. Reports client needs, problems and observations regarding client health to MD, Clinic Director, and Medical
Assistant; Shelter Integrated Health Team.
9. Provides crisis intervention and prevention for all shelter clients.
10. Conducts and/or assists team members in providing informational and educational discussions and materials
with clients on topics such as side effects and adverse effects of medication, coping skills, sexuality, and specific
medical conditions, e.g., diabetes, hypertension (HTN), heart disease, asthma, etc.
11. Reviews prescribed medications with the client.
12. Reviews clients adherence to prescribed medication(s), documents lack of adherence and informs Clinic
Director (or designee), MD, Medical Assistant, as well as Social Service staff and; Shelter Integrated Health
team.
13. Ensures that the medication room is kept in an orderly and clean condition.
14. Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification.
15. Participates in Team Meetings and Case Conferences.
16. Performs other related job duties as may be assigned to meet client and shelter needs.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Basic Knowledge of mental illness and serious emotional disturbances and substance abuse disorders
· Basic knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation and community support programs as they relate to clients and staff
· Basic knowledge of techniques for identifying and preventing potentially violent behavior including crisis
management techniques and Basic Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care.
· Ability to work with clients and staff in a caring and respectful manner with due understanding of
and consideration for cultural differences
· Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff
· Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner, manually and by computer
· Ability to be empathic and supportive to clients instructing demonstrating modeling and encouraging appropriate
behavior and skills
· Ability to secure and maintain certification for standard First Aid and CPR
· Ability to make accurate and timely observation and decisions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have a valid NYS license as Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS registration, plus at least one year of
experience providing services to individuals with mental disabilities. Continuing employment is contingent on
maintaining current valid NYS licensure and registration.
For more information and to apply, please contact:
Yanet Haile
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 201
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
Yanet@bondhealthstaffing.com