Licensed Practical Nurse at BestResponse Intensive Crisis Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Locations: BestResponse Intensive Crisis Center, Buffalo NY

Pay Range: $23 to $25 per hour. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

Schedule: Flexible scheduling available across Days, Midday, Evenings, and Overnights, including Weekend options. 

We offer a variety of shift lengths to fit your needs, including 7, 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts.

We're proud to offer competitive differentials to reward your commitment and specialized skills:

• Crisis Differential - Earn up to $2,500 annually
• Shift Differential - Earn an additional $1.00/hour for shifts from 4PM-12AM, and $1.50/hour for shifts from 12AM-8AM
• Language Differential - Bilingual? Let us know during the hiring process, you may be eligible to earn an extra $1.25/hour

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

A licensed health care practitioner who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, NP, physician, physician assistant. LPNs provide compassionate care that is respectful of each patient's needs, values and wishes. The LPN is responsible for monitoring the health status of clients at the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. She/he responds to any emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures and is responsible and accountable for providing direct and indirect patient care procedures reflective of BestSelf Behavioral Health mission and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with collection of health information and health monitoring under the supervision of the RN, NP, physician, or physician assistant.
• Coordinates and schedules necessary medical appointments for clients
• Completes urine screen and orders toxicology and lab reports under the supervision of the RN, NP, physician, or physician assistant.
• Assists in obtaining necessary medical documentation and coordinating care with other medical providers
• Requests prior authorizations for medications
• Provide nursing treatments and administer medications under the supervision of the RN
• Facilitates groups
• Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have basic knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and the recovery process, be able to relate well individuals from diverse cultures, and have good judgment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS licensure as a practical nurse (LPN)

Some things you can look forward to:

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Rewarding work experience!
• Sign on bonus!
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• CASAC certification tuition support
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We look forward to telling you more!

BestSelf Behavioral Health considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability , marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally-protected status.  Please note, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The agency is unable to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization for this position.