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Description
BASIC FUNCTION: Dispenses medication to clients.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications.
- Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical clients in response to treatment protocols.
- Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use.
- Writes progress notes on clients’ issues as indicated.
- Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrists and participates in the treatment planning of the client.
- Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions.
- Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Administers and monitors clients’ vital signs.
- Provides emotional support to clients as appropriate.
- Fills in for other nurses who are on leave.
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
SCHEDULE: Day/Flexible & ½ day Saturday
RATE: $40.00/hour - $40.00/hour
LOCATION: New York, NY 10002
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Please visit us at www.lesc.org
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Requirements
 QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- LPN plus 1 year related experience. Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment.
- Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.
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