Equinox is a nonprofit community organization in the Capital Region.

For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Part-time (20 hours a week) Morning availability preferred

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification required, with current licensure in New York State.
• Minimum of one year experience providing nursing care to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide and document injections, perform inventory and order supplies for weekly injection clinic.
• Maintain Medication storage room and maintain inventory in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Assist Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners in providing timely responses to client requests for prescription refills.
• Review client blood work and lab reports and inform treating psychiatrists and nurse practitioners of emergent issues and follow up as appropriate.
• Provide and document provision of group services.
• Assist medical staff in completion of insurance pre-authorization forms.
• Assist clients/staff in crisis or medical emergency situations
• Collaborate with service providers and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide group and individual wellness education and perform general health assessments as needed

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 403 (b) with Agency match
• 8 paid holidays
• generous time off

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person