Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Licensed Practical Nurse in NYC!

Earn $70,000 - 79,000 / annually

Location : New York, New York

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs.

Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.

We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice.

We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding.

We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws.

About the Program and Position :

Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult.

Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US.

During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.

Our LPNs specifically provide medical care required by the unaccompanied children we serve. We are looking for LPNs who are passionate about helping this vulnerable population and able to support a busy medical office.

The role is crucial to the health & well-being of our unaccompanied children who are trying to establish a new home in the U.S.

Under the direction of an RN you will utilize your skills to

• Assist with initial medical assessments
• Perform vitals and point of care testing (ie. urine pregnancy test, strep test, flu test, COVID test, glucose test)
• Review immunization records, draw up and administer necessary immunizations
• Update City Immunization Registry
• Administer medications, track medication administration records as provided by foster parent, assist with required documentation for prescriptions
• Act as English-Spanish translator for medical provider
• Work collaboratively with the Medical Provider, Case Manager, Clinician, Medical Assistant and Skills Trainer to coordinate appropriate services for each youth
• Administer and read TB tests to youth
• Responsible for all medical reporting requirements which includes government UCPortal as well as internal electronic medical record MEDENT

Schedule : Exempt

• Regular hours Monday- Friday with openings for 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm and 10 : 00am-6 : 00pm
• Remote on-call may be required which may include weekends / holidays
• Must be flexible to meet program needs
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience working with youth
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bi-lingual English-Haitian Creole
• Ability to work effectively in a team context
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Word processing : Including responding to emails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, be familiar with excel and electronic medical record system etc.

This involves sitting at a computer for several hours

• Completing paperwork -Such as copying, scanning and faxing documents
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits :

• 160 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year
• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet and Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match up to 6 %
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Certified Great Place to Work ®
• Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
• Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
• Committed to employee professional development and advancement
• We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
• Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
• Large and growing national footprint

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.