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S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 5
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, lab 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 admissions.
  • Review ePACES to determine participants’ medical entitlements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
  • Stand in for the Program Director in the director’s absence.

About the Company

S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

S:US provides services and advocacy for underserved New Yorkers who face homelessness, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It delivers direct, tailored supports in NYC and Long Island through housing assistance, health and behavioral services, case management, and community programs to help people achieve stability. The organization combines long-term advocacy with a broad set of programs across housing, health, crisis intervention, and justice issues, supported by decades of experience and about 1,800 staff. Its goal is to empower people to lead lives of 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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