This is a remote position.
Overview of Organization:
For more than 40 years Argus Community, Inc. has successfully brought-together and developed outstanding people, resources, and programs in the pursuit of an ambitious mission: To provide on-going and continuously improved methods of substance abuse, health, and mental treatments and preventions that restore the lives of the many underserved New York City-area families, men, women, and adolescents who come through our doors each year.
Job Title: Part-time LPN
Job Summary:
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for immediate hire for our residential drug treatment program. LPN'S who are interested in pursuing a career in the behavioral health and addiction field are encouraged to consider available positions with Argus Community, Inc. Our OASAS - licensed residential treatment program.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting initial health and ongoing clinical assessments.
- Overseeing administration of medications and monitoring adherence.
- Coordinating medical treatment and follow up with community medical providers.
- Working closely with consulting psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
- Insuring seamless procurement of prescription medication from partnering pharmacies.
- Maintaining records as per state and agency regulations.
- Providing training for program staff.
- Meeting with directors and program staff to insure continuity of care.
- Providing emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
- Related duties as assigned.