Licensed Practical Nurse; 4413-604-N (Part-time)

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.

 

The ACT team provides an integrated set of evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, case management, and support services delivered by a mobile, multi-disciplinary mental health treatment team. ACT supports client recovery through a highly individualized approach that provides clients with the tools to obtain and maintain housing, employment, relationships and relief from symptoms and medication side effects. ACT services are developed through the person-centered service planning process and adjusted through the process of daily team meetings. 

 

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for working in conjunction with and in support of the RN in conducting health and medical screenings and interventions for clients being served by the ACT Team. This includes assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner and RN; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. The LPN is part of the multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for delivering intensive in-home and community-based services to individuals living with severe mental illness, whom have a treatment history characterized by frequent use of psychiatric hospitalization and emergency rooms, involvement with the criminal justice system, alcohol/substance abuse, and lack of engagement in traditional outpatient services. The role will involve delivery of nursing care services, community-based assessment and treatment of clients, and crisis management. The LPN will perform a wide variety of tasks related to the care, support, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing, safety, security, and support of clients served. The LPN will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to be flexible.

* Responsible for providing services to clients in their home environment, community settings, provider offices and additional locations as needed.

* Responsible for providing direct treatment and support services to clients with psychiatric diagnoses, co-occurring substance use, chronic physical health problems and complex social needs.

* Support the RN in the development of individualized nursing screenings and interventions for clients

* Conduct physical health assessments, assessing the health needs of clients and make appropriate referrals to community based medical care. Develop/implement nursing care plans.

* During screening obtains information: a) to establish the degree of medical risk, medical care and interventions required to promote positive health outcomes, and b) to support the RN as s/he leads the team in primary care issues.

* Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate care plans. Recommend health objectives for client’s service plans.

* Assist in the determination of medical care needs and other services to support wellness and client health.

* Assist the RN, PNP and Psychiatrist in the coordination of medical care.

* Support the RN to ensure all clients have primary care providers and receive annual physical and dental examinations.

* Administer IM's and vaccines, plants and reads PPD's, and performs phlebotomy as per orders.

* Transcribe orders and update Medication Administration Records

* Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and reports findings to the PNP, Psychiatrist and team

* Contribute to effective medication management procedures with the RN and program psychiatrist.

* Coordinate care with family and other community service providers or collaterals including, but not limited to: hospitals, housing providers, shelter staff, criminal justice personnel, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), and primary health care providers.

* Make visits to hospitalized clients to coordinate care. Provide advocacy for hospitalized clients. Assist with follow up care to support discharge planning, transition back to community and promote complete recovery.

* Facilitate client education, activities and groups on prevention, health, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS education, smoking cessation and recovery.

* Meet monthly required levels of treatment contacts with at least 80% of contacts occurring in the community

* Complete and sign progress notes, nursing assessments, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance to the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) guidelines, and Medicaid billing standards and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current New York State license

* Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent

* Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

* One-year post LPN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.

* Experience providing community-based treatment to individuals living with severe mental illness preferred.

* Bilingual Spanish speaking, preferred.

* Ability to work flexible hours and days – including weekends/evenings/holidays according to needs of a 24/7 program.

* Ability to lift at least up to 30 pounds.

BENEFITS:

* We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

* Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)

* Medical,

* Dental

* Vision

* Retirement Savings with Agency Match

* Transit

* Flexible Spending Account

* Life insurance

* Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

* Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.