Practical Nurse

Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Program Director/Director of Social Services/Social Services Supervisor, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional and clinical nursing care to clients in their residences/programs. The LPN assesses, develops and implements nursing care needs and case management services to clients. 

• Advocates for clients regarding plans for medical and psychiatric care.  

• Assists with intake, medical update and documents medical data in client database system(s). 
• Documents client progress and reports significant changes in an accurate and timely manner in client database system(s). 

• Monitors client behavior, medical and mental health well-being, and medication intake. 

• Coordinates patient care with program staff, care coordinators and external providers including medical, mental health, and community resources. 
• Assesses, collaborates and coordinates discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the health care team as required by Urban Pathways and funding and regulatory agency policies and procedures. 

• Monitors client self-administration of medication in accordance with Urban Pathways policies and procedures. 

• Works closely with program management to manage crisis situations.  Reports incidents within 24 hours. 
• Communicates with medical/mental health providers and program management regarding changes in client condition and/or significant health related events such as post-operative complications and medication errors. 
• Assesses and communicates suicidal/homicidal risk factors and ideations. 

• Ensures that client care is compliant with Urban Pathways, funding and regulatory agency policies and procedures. 

• Facilitates wellness self-management groups as needed. 

• Enters progress notes after each client meeting within 48 hours and/or as mandated by Program. 

• Completes Intake/Admission documentation within 24 hours of client admission, as mandated by Program.  

• Documents assessments in client records within required timeframe.

• Updates information in client records, as required. 

Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing required. 
• Minimum of one year of medical/ nursing experience in an acute care hospital a plus. 
• Valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse required.  
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving a plus. 
• Experience with homeless, mentally-ill and substance abuse population preferred. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). 
• Knowledge of client database system(s). 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Strong assessment skills. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness. 
• Foreign languages a plus.