Licensed Practical Nurse

Services for the UnderServed

Posted 18 days ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The LPN will take vital signs, assist with diabetes medication, and maintain medical histories for shelter residents. They will also coordinate with case managers and community health providers to ensure treatment plans are followed.

Qualifications

You are a licensed practical nurse with a New York State LPN license. You have experience working on a multi-disciplinary team and ideally have previous experience with the homeless population. You are able to take vital signs, assist with medication, take medical histories, and coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure treatment plans are followed.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LPN

medical histories

vital signs

diabetes medication

Spanish

Job Description

Min

USD $53,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking an LPN for our men's shelter in Brooklyn.

This position is located at Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The LPN meets with the Program Director, Director of Social Services, Registered Nurse, and Social Service staff to coordinate shelter residents to receive ongoing treatment in the community. 

In this position you will;

  • Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and weight
  • Assist with diabetes medication and treatment 
  • Take medical histories and enter information in computer systems 
  • Coordinate with Case Managers, Senior Case Managers and Director of Social Services to ensure proper care, nutrition and treatment plans are followed 
  • Follow up with community health care providers to ensure medical treatment plans are documented, monitored and followed
  • Have flexibility to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends 

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm with one of the days being flexible late shift day (ex: 12pm-8pm); weekend day can be Saturday or Sunday

Qualifications

  • New York State Licensed Practical NurseExperience working on a multi- disciplinary team and/or previous experience with homeless populationBilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

                     S:US IS AN |EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org. 

ID

2026-18555

Work Location

In Person

Services for the UnderServed

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) believes every New Yorker has the right to lead a life of purpose. Since 1978, S:US has been turning this belief into reality by advocating for people with life circumstances marked by homelessness, intellectual/developmental disability, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. Our dedicated workforce of 1,800 provides services and supports to transform the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island. By delivering high quality services that address the complex circumstances of each individual, we help transform lives, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations of New Yorkers.
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