Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to patients in the alcoholism and/or substance abuse outpatient environment. Accountable for assessment of patients and for assisting in the development of a health plan by performing the following duties. All client interactions must be conducted in accordance with outpatient regulations as required by the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Monday through Friday 1:30pm to 10:00pm.

Essential Job Functions

· Maintains a cordial, accommodating, and welcoming presence with patients at all times

· Provides for the comfort, safety, privacy, and confidentiality of patients

· Perform data collection including complete vital signs, brief health histories and medication usage

· Assist with clinical exams, perform procedures, and administer therapies

· Manage patient specimens and test reports

· Provide teaching to patients/families as needed

· Effectively, consistently and accurately communicates current and changing patient status data to the physician and registered nurse

· Documents data reflecting patient condition, treatments, medication and nursing care to provide written record of care

· Effectively communicates current patient status and needs to all parties involved in their care

· Functions as part of the practice environment health care team by developing medical intervention programs designed to meet the needs of the patient.

· Provides educational materials and follow-up visit instructions to patients as indicated

· Consistently maintains compliance with regulations governing HIV: NYS Public Health Law, NYS OASAS Regulations, 42CFR, and other patient confidentiality requirements

· Completes required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner and in compliance with NYS OASAS regulations. Effectively utilizes Agency’s medical software program(s)

· Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care

· Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care, including weekly case management staff meetings

· Meets productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage clients and minimize failed appointments

· Maintains QHP status as required by job title

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Some knowledge of substance abuse problems and their effects on the individual and family members including human behavior, attitudes, and motivations and their applicability in the treatment/rehabilitation of the substance abuser and/or offender.

· Familiar with the resources available to individuals with substance abuse problems.

· Ability to recognize symptoms of substance abuse and elicit information concerning underlying reasons for addiction.

· Ability to accurately prepare and maintain documentation of services, treatment records, and reports utilizing computer databases and software programs including proficiency with spreadsheets.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and the general public.

Physical Demand

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to:

· Use a computer including keyboard and mouse operations; visual and/or auditory capacity.

· The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to prioritize situations and manage time, and may find that they are needed at irregular hours causing fatigue and stress. The LPN may experience stress and stress related symptoms due to interacting with clients in crisis. S/he may be exposed to illness and unsanitary conditions so must take care to protect their own health. They may also have to manage physically threatening clients and be prepared to be responsible for their own safety, and the safety of others.

Work Environment

The employee is expected to adhere to strict policies/regulations relative to being in a tobacco and alcohol free workplace. Work is performed in an outpatient clinical environment.

Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, with prior clinical experience in a substance abuse environment, State of New York Licensure as an LPN, a valid driver’s license. This position is subject to a criminal background clearance.

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Clinical: 1 year (Preferred)
• SUD Clinic or Residential: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• BLS/CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person