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Educational Alliance, a 127 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO Policy

• Competitive Salary

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Pension Plan

• 403b Retirement Plans

• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc

• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14TH ST Y Gym

• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

  JOB PURPOSE

  Perform skilled nursing duties and medication administration oversight at residential addiction treatment facility. Effectively interact with clients, significant others, and other treatment team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

  SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Oversight of all medical procedures and medications in residential addiction treatment facility

• Supervision of LPN staff

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assess medical status of new and existing clients, refer for outside medical care when appropriate

• Perform on-going assessments

• Implement physician orders in a timely manner and maintain high standards of client care

• Initiate and implement client care plans, interact with medical health care providers, oversee medical appointments, referral and follow-up appointments

• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects

• Prescribe medication when necessary

• Dispose of all discontinued medication in compliance with regulations

• Participate in the orientation of clients to the program and facility

• Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting of client’s files

• Supervise LPN staff

• Provide crisis intervention as needed

• Involvement in facility performance assessment and improvement planning

  Other

• Attend regularly scheduled staff and program meetings; attend professional and community meetings to effectively secure available services for clients

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Required Knowledge

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) with valid license

• Experience working with substance abuse and dual diagnosis populations

• Excellent computer skills, willingness and ability to learn new software required

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Team-player, able to multi-task and handle challenging situations

  Role Key Competencies

  Leader

  Team Player

  Flexible

  Detail-Oriented

  Empathetic

  EEO Info

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.