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Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Licensed PracticalNurse 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 agencydedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care,and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Foundedin 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of deliveringhigh-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youthand families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andBelonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred,inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staffwith the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and servewith cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We areresponsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and arecommitted to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and asense of belonging.
About the Program and Position:
Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC)overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures thewell-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who crossthe US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregatecare settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children infoster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potentialsponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we providemedical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, andessential mental health services.
Our LPNs specifically provide medical care required by theunaccompanied children we serve. We are looking for LPNs who arepassionate about helping this vulnerable population and able tosupport a busy medical office. The role is crucial to the health &well-being of our unaccompanied children who are trying to establish anew 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 pregnancytest, 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 recordsas provided by foster parent, assist with required documentationfor prescriptions
- Act as English-Spanish translator for medical provider
- Work collaboratively with the Medical Provider, Case Manager,Clinician, Medical Assistant and Skills Trainer to coordinateappropriate services for each youth
- Administer and read TB tests to youth
- Responsible for all medical reporting requirements which includesgovernment UCPortal as well as internal electronic medical record MEDENT
Schedule: Exempt
- Regular hours Monday- Friday with openings for 8:00am-4:00pm,9:00am-5:00pm, 10am-6pm
- Remote on-call may be required which may include weekends/holidays
- Must be flexible to meet program needs
Experience and Skills:
- NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
- Experience working with youth
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team context
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervisionand to exercise greater judgment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Word processing: Including responding to emails, composingletters, completing computerized documentation, be familiar withexcel and electronic medical record system etc.: This involvessitting at a computer for several hours
- Completing paperwork -Such as copying, scanning and faxing documents
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- 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-termdisability 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.
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