Healthcare Advocate for Underserved Communities

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States HELP USA Full time

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate and provide health care services for shelter clients. This role involves ensuring that health screens are conducted in accordance with NYSOTDA and Department of Health requirements, providing crisis intervention in medical emergencies, serving as liaison to the local ambulance corps and all other community-based health providers, and serving as a patient advocate and health care educator for the facility.

About the Job
  • Obtaining and documenting medical history for all clients; taking and recording blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.; and ensuring health screens are conducted on all clients.
  • Supervising Medication Coordinators and observing patients on medication to identify progress and/or side-effects of medications.
  • Assist with basic medical care tasks such as administering injections and prescribed medications, cleaning and dressing wounds, and collecting samples for lab testing.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing health education programs for staff and residents and providing individual and group instruction on preventive health care.

Requirements
  • New York State Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Proven experience as an LPN or similar role.
  • Must be BLS/CPR certified.
  • Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Understanding of HIPPA, confidentiality obligations, and nursing best practices.
  • Knowledge of medical and hospital terminology and hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Prior experience working with underserved populations and knowledge of social service resources are a plus.

We offer a competitive salary of $30.00 per hour, plus great benefits, including:

  • Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision with an option that covers entire family with minimal employee contribution.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at HELP USA, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and support services to vulnerable populations. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve.



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