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Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$50k - $55k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of higher education and experience working with the substance abuse or homeless population.
  • An active Licensed Practical Nurse license is required.
  • General counseling and communication skills are required.
  • Computer skills are required, including knowledge of AWARDS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret medical information supplied by providers.
  • Coordinate medical services to facilitate intake physicals.
  • Ensure that physical exams, laboratory work, and PPD status are updated for all participants.
  • Check the medication log to ensure participants’ compliance with their medication regimen.
  • Monitor the inventory of medical supplies and administer medication.
  • Review the Prescription Monitoring Program system weekly and for all new admits.
  • Review ePACES to determine participants’ medical entitlements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
  • Serve as a stand-in in the absence of the Program Director.

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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