Mobile Team Nurse (LPN)

Concern Housing is seeking a Mobile Team Nurse to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of the health care needs of residents being served in the MRST East catchment area. The Mobile Team Nurse may provide education regarding medications, medical conditions and related provider recommendations and will provide providing linkage with appropriate resources for evaluation, treatment and need for on-going medical services. Nursing services are provided to clients in their homes in the Eastern Suffolk catchment area.

Days/Hours:  Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall assessment of client welfare and appropriate intervention and follow-up as needed. Crisis intervention (including 24/7-emergency coverage.) .
• Monitoring medical conditions and compliance with medical provider instruction.
• Monitoring medication compliance, and providing assistance to residents who are struggling to manage their medication regimen. If appropriate, assess and help prepare clients to monitor and take their medications independently. 
• Provision of education and resource information regarding medication and medical and mental health disorders.
• Provision of individual counseling and support services related to physical wellbeing.
• Timely submission of progress notes, assessments and other relevant documentation in compliance with department and agency standards.
• Assistance to medical appointments to ensure that client and medial provider have clear communication and understanding of the clients’ needs.
• On-going collaborative communication with medication prescribers, medical service providers, case managers, etc.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Requirements:

Current NYS License and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Minimum of two years experience working with people with mental health disabilities.  This individual must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Salary- $66,300