Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Westchester Jewish Community Services
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Location & Overview:Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to
work in our outpatient mental health clinic in Yonkers, New York.
The work schedule may be both in person and virtual.
About WJCS:Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is the
largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester,
NY. We deliver psychiatric treatment through four main clinics
located in the Hartsdale, Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, and Peekskill
communities of Westchester. In addition, WJCS has over 80 clinical
programs that provide a wide range of supportive community services
to more than 20,000 adults, children, and families each year. We
work collaboratively with a full multidisciplinary team including
psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed practical nurses, social
workers, care managers, home health aides, education specialists,
residential managers, and direct care workers. Our collective
mission is to strengthen communities by helping people of all ages
and backgrounds overcome emotional, cognitive, physical, and social
challenges.
Job Highlights:--- Fantastic opportunity to join the largest
community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester--- 100%
outpatient treating people across the lifespan--- No weekends---
Proficiency using computers required--- Being bilingual in Spanish
preferred but not required--- Days off include major Jewish
Holidays in addition to Federal Holidays--- 4 weeks' vacation,
health benefits, 403b, pension plan, and more...
Typical LPN Duties:--- Take vital signs and complete general health
monitoring visits--- Screen for psychiatric, substance abuse, and
medical problems--- Collect urine drug screen and breathalyzer test
results--- Administer medications delivered through intramuscular
injections--- Complete prior authorizations for specific mediations
when prescribed--- Keep electronic health record up to date with
lab results and medical reports from outside facilities--- Receive
and manage medication refill requests--- Assist with scheduling
psychiatric appointments as needed--- Coordinate care with outside
pharmacies and providers--- Assist with telepsychiatry
Keywords: Westchester Jewish Community Services, Yonkers , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Yonkers, New York
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