About the role
Pay: $29.14 to $29.14 per hour
Description
Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region.
For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.
Our OMH Adult Outpatient Clinic provides a multi-disciplinary team of licensed independent practitioners and clinicians to provide services for adults experiencing co-occurring symptoms and disorders. This collaborative approach to care, integrating medication with therapy, ensures the best outcomes for clients. In addition to helping individuals reduce symptoms, the focus of treatment is on developing self-awareness and identifying personal goals and strategies to achieve those goals. Our clinic uses evidence-based best practices in all treatment modalities, and takes a holistic approach to the individual.
Position Summary
: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide medical services to clients in the Outpatient Clinic.
This is a 20 hour a week part-time weekday position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide and document injections, perform inventory and order supplies for client’s receiving injections
Maintain medication storage room and maintain inventory in a neat and orderly manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations
Assist psychiatrists and nurse practitioners in providing timely responses to client requests for prescription refills
Review client blood work and lab reports and inform treating psychiatrists and nurse practitioners of emergent issues and follow up as appropriate
Assist medical staff in completion of insurance prior-authorization forms
Assist clients/staff in crisis or medical emergency situations
Collaborate with service providers and other stakeholders as appropriate
Provide group and individual wellness education and perform general health assessments as needed
Exercise good professional and ethical judgment
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Demonstrate reliability and conscientiousness
Strong communication and team building skills
Good organization and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Assist providing injections in PROS when needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Able to sit for long periods of time
Able to use computer
Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification required, with current licensure in New York State
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one year experience providing nursing care to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses preferred
Experience in a Community Health setting
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, paid holidays, a fantastic Employee Assistance Program through CapitalEAP, Group-Term Life Insurance, Short -Term Disability and much more!
Equinox, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.