Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time LPN - Albany, NY
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will coordinate appropriate medical care, dental care, and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Complete the nursing observations report findings to the registered nurse
- Review lab and test results, reporting critical values to RN and providers
- Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations
- Dispense medications
- Communicate with medical director/providers regarding observation in client’s health/behavior
- Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments
- Collaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings
- Coordinate, monitor, and document the health care of youth with internal and external providers
- Schedule and assist with psychiatric med reviews for children in the program
- Coordinate referrals made to specialty clinics and follow up on recommended tests, treatments, or therapies
- Complete nursing documentation using EHR including logs, patient contacts, uploading and storing medical documentation, and tracking the attendance and follow ups of medical appointments
- Update discharge planning needs
- Other tasks as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needsÂ
Requirements and Education:
- LPN Licensed in New York State
- CPR Certification required.
- 1 to 2 years of experience required
- Experience working with youth and adolescent population desiredÂ
- Must pass physical.
- Will complete TCI training.Â
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and visionÂ
- Tuition reimbursementÂ
- Paid time offÂ
- Holiday PayÂ
- 401 (K) planÂ
- Life Insurance Â
- Loan repayment assistanceÂ
- Free training/CEU opportunities
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
