Licensed Practical Nurse -59th Street Women's Shelter

Licensed Practical Nurse
-59th Street Women's Shelter

Shelter- 59th Street Women's Shelter, 537 W 59th Street, New York, New York, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Shift: Monday
- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

LPNs provide on-site nursing services under the direction of the Nurse Manager for Primary Care & Shelter .

• Participate in weekly clinical meetings with medical staff, shelter case management, & administrative staff
• Management of medication systems, medication self- administration records (MSAR) for clients who self-administer their medications in shelter, including:
• Ensuring s afe storage of medications
• Assisting clients with pill-packing of their medications
• Ensuring clients have appropriate supplies and access to medications
• Assisting with medication refills and attaining new prescriptions
• Monitoring client reactions for side effects and reporting to prescribing provider
• Maintain records of controlled substances using controlled substance logs
• Education on medication adherence
• Fulfill patient specific orders designated by the medical provider
• Administer medications, injections, and treatments as ordered by medical providers
• Provide nursing screenings and documentation in nursing templates
• Perform ordered procedures including, but not limited to, EKG’s, Hearing and Vision tests, Blood Glucose, Blood and urine specimen collection and processing, etc.
• Order stock medications, immunizations, and other medical supplies as needed
• Maintain emergency equipment, AED, oxygen tanks, and other clinical equipment
• Discard expired medication
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures using designated data logger
• Report on excursions or warning alerts
• Travel to cover locations as necessary for coverage
• Other duties as assigned

New York State licensed LPN

Working with homeless individuals preferred.

• Communication: Must have excellent oral and listening skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
• Computer skills: Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Familiarity with electronic medical records documentation; eCW knowledge a plus.