Licensed Practical Nurse

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Under supervision, manages medication, provides health and wellness support, collaborates with staff to facilitate client wellness, maintains confidentiality, and supports a trauma‑informed care environment.

• Provides medication management within the residential setting.
• Administers medication to clients in accordance with authorized prescriptions.
• Documents medication administration in each client’s Medication Administration Record.
• Logs received medications for each client within the facility.
• Tracks client compliance with required medications and reports concerns to the clinical team.
• Coordinates shift coverage with the Residence Manager for unplanned absences.
• Supports client wellness day‑to‑day and identifies potential medical concerns.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration with agency staff, medical providers, and community organizations to coordinate client care and services.
• Completes required paperwork related to communication or services provided.
• Assists medical staff and prescribers and assists with vital signs.
• Collaborates with residential staff on client discharge plans and participates in staff meetings, clinical supervision, and agency trainings.
• Engages in professional development through supervision, in‑service training, and conference attendance.
• Demonstrates awareness and active support of the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including core competency initiatives of collaboration, community‑focus, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural competence and diversity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse required.

• Two to three years of experience in nursing services to individuals with mental health or substance use disorder preferred; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands to type, and light lifting. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. Noise level is usually quiet.

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated behaviors that support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Willingness to foster agency and program cooperation and teamwork.
• Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

• Competitive salary and 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous time‑off package and work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Intrinsic reward of making a difference in people’s lives.

EEO/AA:
Disability/Veteran. Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people.