LPN / RN Overnight Shift

Full Time Position: Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
$33.00 - LPN
$50.00 hr - RN

Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits
• Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program (401k)
• 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:

• Provide high-quality nursing care under RN supervision.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in nursing assessments and assist with patient care.
• Manage medication administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Adhere to infection control measures and universal precautions.
• Support nursing team efficiency.
• Use assigned information systems as needed.
• Classified as Essential for emergency closure purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
• Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
• Engage in nursing assessments and obtain shift reports.
• Document nursing care in clients' EMRs.
• Manage physician orders; enter medications in MAR, treatments/consultations in day book, MAR, and EMR.
• Review physician orders with the RN in charge.
• Maintain infection control records and adhere to precautions.
• Prepare patients and assist with physical exams.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with record-keeping and annual employee health clearances.
• Keep Director of Nursing and Clinical Department informed of significant client matters.
• Attend job-related meetings and in-service education.
• Inform charge nurse of office supply needs and Nursing Supervisor of medical supply needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform nursing assessments under RN supervision.
• Administer medications as ordered, with knowledge of basic pharmacology, nebulizers, PPD placement, and IM injections.
• Proficient in basic nursing skills: EKGs, diabetic accuchecks, and intoximeter use.
• Assess and medicate clients for detoxification.
• Competent in age-specific care for adolescent and geriatric clients.
• Proficient in EMR systems, Microsoft Outlook, and other information systems.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and treatment reviews.
• Assess clients' psychiatric history and current status.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New York State LPN or RN licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Oxygen Therapy certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, and reach.
• Assist with patient ambulation and transfer as needed.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Visual acuity required for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness in work assignments and observations.

Salary : $50