What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at CENTER FOR URBAN COMMUNITY SVC?
Janian Medical Care, P.C., is an award-winning practice that partners with community-based organizations to provide healthcare to homeless and formerly homeless people in New York City. Under the umbrella of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), Janian is widely recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of on-site healthcare services. CUCS is a leading social service program in New York City serving mentally ill, homeless individuals. Together, Janian and CUCS offer staff a supportive work environment and expert supervision, that encourages clinical excellence and continued professional development. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
1. Manage and lead the medication management program. This includes managing the medications, as well as the associated documentation, communication, and coordination needed to run the program.
2. Provide nursing care at the order of a Janian provider, and in some cases a non-Janian provider:
a. Observe, measure, record, and report clinical data relating to patient health status.
b. Administer injections, such as: Long Acting Injectable (LAI) medications, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) implantations, and vaccines.
c. Assist patients with wound care.
d. Support client health behaviors and activities, including personal hygiene assistance.
e. Provide health support and teaching to clients, providing one-on-one counselling and running educational groups.
f. Maintain a patient-centered, harm reduction approach to patient interactions.
3. Support the primary care and psychiatry programs at the site, and work collaboratively with the site social work staff to:
a. Escort patients to healthcare appointments.
b. Compile patient health information by communicating with outside providers to coordinate care and obtain patient health information, reports, and consult notes.
c. Maintain medical office equipment and complete inventory of supplies, as needed.
d. Participate in staff meetings and other case conferencing meetings as scheduled.
e. Maintain a professional, working relationship with site staff.