St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers

Comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services

LPN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeSaranac Lake, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Be CPR certified.
Have current medical and nursing skills consistent with New York State Education Department requirements for Licensed Practical Nursing.
Have knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency programs and treatment services.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing and medical services to clients.
Respond to medical emergencies, including facilitating transfer to a hospital via rescue squad or SJRC van.
Be responsible for medical and nursing keys during the shift.
Follow the Pharmacy Services Policy in its entirety, including controlled substance policies, procedures, and monitoring.
Document medical information through the clinical logbook and email system.
Conduct and interpret comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status examinations.
Report and record medical and nursing issues to senior medical staff to support accurate progress notes and treatment plan revisions.
Assist in providing education, risk education, counseling, and referral services to patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
Assist in educating residents and staff about psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and related medical concerns.
Participate in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Nurse.

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Sign-on Bonus: A hiring bonus of $5,000.00 will be attached to an offer for this job opening! Further information can be provided by St. Joseph's Human Resources team during the interview process.

Location: Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Part-time LPN (24 hours per week / Varying days)

Pay Range: $24.70/hour to $28.70/hour

Position Summary:Provides medical and nursing services to clients. Assists clinical staff in monitoring residents and facility for safety and compliance with SJRC rules and regulations.

Education and Training:N.Y.S. Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certified.

Experience and Knowledge:Knowledge of current medical/nursing skills consistent with the requirements of the NYS Education Department relevant to Licensed Practical Nursing. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency programs and treatment services.

Physical Demands:No extraordinary physical demands required.

Essential Duties:

Provides nursing/medical services to clients.
Responds to medical emergencies including facilitation of transfer to hospital via rescue squad or SJRC van.
Responsible for medical/nursing keys during shift.
Adheres to Pharmacy Services Policy in its entirety, inclusive of controlled substance policy, procedures, and monitor.
Documents medical information through clinical logbook and email system.
Conducts and interprets comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status exam.
Reports and records any medical/nursing issues to senior medical staff to allow for accurate progress notes and revisions to the treatment plan.
Assists with the provision of education, risk education, counseling, and referral services to all patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
Assists with the education of residents and staff regarding psycho-tropic medications, potential side effects and related medical concerns.
Actively participates in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by the Senior Nurse.

About the Company

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers

Comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers offers a full continuum of addiction care across five New York counties, including inpatient residential care, veterans housing, a Family Program, outpatient treatment, Open Access Center services, aftercare, and supportive housing, licensed by OASAS and CARF-accredited. Clients move through a coordinated path that can start with inpatient or Open Access services and continue to outpatient and aftercare, combining behavioral treatment with spiritual aspects and delivered in a trauma-informed framework. Its distinctions include the five-county network, veteran-specific housing, a Family Program, formal accreditation, and a trauma-informed approach that supports sustained recovery. The goal is lasting recovery by providing structured, respectful, and ongoing support to help individuals maintain sobriety and rebuild their lives over the long term.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Town of Harrietstown, New York
Founded: 1971

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