Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.
  

• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  

Qualifications/Criteria:

NYS LPN license; experience in working with mentally ill chemically dependent adults; basic computer literacy; CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR; ability to work under stress; ability to communicate effectively with residents and health care professionals; flexibility and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Compensation competitive; based on clinical ability & experience.
  

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