Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Town of Newburgh, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

36.78

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Teamwork, Medical Reporting, Nursing Notes, Toxicology Reporting, Methadone Inventory, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Safety Practices, Policy Adherence, Patient Confidentiality, Substance Use Treatment, MAT Medications

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing Center for Recovery team in Newburgh. RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $36.78 per hour WORK LOCATION(S): Newburgh, NY STATUS: Part-Time CORNERSTONE’S MISSION: Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability. CORNERSTONE BENEFITS: Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays General Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide quality-nursing care appropriate to the individual patient’s needs. They must work closely in a team environment with the Physician, NP/PA, counselors and other staff so that quality care is provided to the patient in an efficient, caring and dignified manner. The LPN position will be 20 hours per week consisting of 6am -11am M-F (at least 3 days a week), and every other Saturday 7 am -12 pm with flexibility to cover as needed. Description of Duties: Maintain medical reports, nursing notes, laboratory reports, including report of regular toxicology and documentation of current dose and other dosage data in patient record. Record all methadone dosages dispensed on a weekly basis and maintain accurate inventory of all methadone in stock at all times. Ensure medical examinations are performed as per state regulation for incarcerated patients and document the results in each patient’s record. Report any theft or loss of methadone immediately to NYS OASAS, The NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, and the United State Drug Enforcement Agency. Administer medication and treatments according to provider orders and scope of practice. Strictly adhere to infection control and safety practices according to CORNERSTONE policy. Participate in monthly CFR Nursing Department Meetings. Attend clinical departmental monthly meetings as indicated. Ensure clean and safe patient environment. Attend and participate in monthly All Staff and other required meetings. Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR RECOVERY including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations as specified in the federal 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations pertaining to Substance Use Disorder patient records. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements NYS LPN License BLS Certification Experience with Substance Use Treatment modalities and MAT medications highly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will deliver quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs, collaborating closely with physicians, NPs/PAs, and counselors to ensure efficient and dignified care delivery. Duties include maintaining detailed medical records, managing methadone inventory and dispensing documentation, and ensuring compliance with state regulations for patient examinations.