An addiction treatment organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Manhattan, New York to support a women’s residential program serving mothers and children. This role provides hands-on nursing care in a substance use disorder treatment setting, with a strong focus on patient monitoring, documentation, and compassionate support.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day shift
- Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
- Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Setting: In-person, residential treatment facility
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care by checking vital signs, assisting with assessments, and supporting intake processes.
- Administer injections, perform basic testing, and follow physician and RN orders in delivering care.
- Document patient histories, treatments, and ongoing care in the medical record and EHR.
- Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate significant findings to the RN or physician.
- Support daily clinic operations through chart preparation, room stocking, wound care, and patient education.
Qualifications:
- Active New York State LPN licensure.
- BLS certification.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a formal technical or vocational LPN program.
- At least 1 year of LPN experience working with clients with substance use disorder and/or serious mental illness.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems.
- Ability to work the required Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm schedule.
- Ability to administer injections.
- Strong organization, multitasking, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and within a team environment.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in addiction, psychiatric, or mental health care settings.
- Bilingual Spanish skills.
- Experience supporting patients in a residential or short-term treatment environment.
- Familiarity with substance use disorder treatment services.
- Strong bedside manner and patient de-escalation skills.
