LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Riverhead. The LPN will serve as a part of the multidisciplinary team. The LPN will be responsible for health monitoring services, tracking prior authorizations and administration of intramuscular injections of psychotropic medication under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or other assigned supervisor.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The LPN will conduct health screenings, monitor vital signs and side effects of medications, and report findings to the care team.
• Assist with nursing functions as specified by program (i.e. IM injections, medication line, prior authorizations)
• The LPN will conduct urine toxicology screenings.
• Complete progress notes and maintain nursing and health related data in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner, as per policy and procedure.
• The LPN will maintain proper boundaries with clients.
• Fully understand the role and expectations within the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

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

Current CPR Certification required.

Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a psychiatric and/or SUD setting required.

Proficient computer skills and experience with Electronic Health Records required.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

“Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified.”