SCOPE OF ROLE:

As part of the ACT Teams the LPN will take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and weight, follow up with community health care providers to ensure medical treatment plans are documented, monitored and followed, and provide CPR/First Aid.

Part time schedule (3 days a week; flexible on days)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The LPN assesses, monitors, and ensures access to coordinated medical and mental health services.
• This position requires you to conduct home visits on a regular basis with 50% fieldwork/travel. You will work with consumers in filling prescriptions, coordinating appointments refer residents to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment, and discharge planning with hospital staff.
• The position requires maintaining up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation, attendance at staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• You must comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• Additionally the LPN will assist the RN, perform record keeping as per agency regulations, and other related duties as assigned. 

Benefits Overview: 

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• An ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Experience in direct clinical work with psychiatrically disabled populations preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.