Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)- Psych Job at Tandym Group, Buffalo, NY

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  • Tandym Group
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

A medical services company in New York is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their team in the Buffalo.

About the Opportunity:
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire possibility)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday (alternating Saturdays)
  • Hours: 1pm to 9pm (1-hr unpaid lunches)

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for assisting with providing and implementing medical care and services for women with a history of chemical dependence, including:

  • Follow accepted nursing standards for direct care, procedures, and equipment use.
  • Document nursing assessments, care plans, and follow-up recommendations in the client's record.
  • Perform daily tasks related to methadone dispensing, administration, and observation, ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Assess clients at intake and ongoing, communicating new medical needs to the primary counselor/medical director.
  • Coordinate client services with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provide routine and crisis nursing care, maintaining accurate documentation of all activities.
  • Participate in evaluating nursing standards and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
  • Review client medical history during initial evaluation and 90-day reassessment.
  • Maintain infection control standards with the Medical Director.
  • Educate staff on HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction.
  • Follow policies for medication and treatment administration.
  • Assist with blood work for admissions and annual exams, including HIV testing and PPD placement.
  • Provide educational health materials at admission and as needed.
  • Document pertinent client information per policy.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited Nursing program
  • NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • NYS-approved Infection Control certification
  • Knowledge of Substance / Alcohol Dependence/ Abuse population
  • Experience in one of the following specialty areas, including Family Health, Women's Health, Holistic Care, etc.
  • Training in Chemical Use, Abuse, and Dependence specific to the services provided

Desired Skills:

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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