SUMMARY
Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?
As a Nurse-LPN at Phoenix House, you will monitor ongoing/chronic medical problems, handle minor needs of patients including attending to minor injuries, administering routine medications, EKG and performs QA activities.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.
***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***
About Us
Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.
What We Offer
At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:
(10) Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
A generous tuition reimbursement program
403(b) retirement plan
Competitive wages and more…
You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:
- On Site daily
- Support residents in the (self) administration of medication
- Documentation of (self) administration of medication
- Performs TB and Drug screenings on all patients within 72 hours of admissions
- Performs routine urine drug screens as directed by the treatment/recovery plan
- Monitors and records vital signs
- Provides triage and provides medical services accordingly
- For patients with health care needs, schedules and coordinates all medical appointments, and provides periodic follow-up
- Reviews and transcribes medication orders and monitors medication records for compliance.
- Observes and records response to treatment/medication and notifies the Medical Director, the RN Supervisor, and the Program Director of any such instances.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current certification in BLS and/or ACLS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- At least three years related experience
- Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing nursing care for chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
- Ethical Practices
- Judgment
- Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Empathy
- Professional Boundaries
- Global and Cultural Awareness
- Critical Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Crisis Management
- Technical Capacity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This job operates in an indoor medical clinical environment. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Appropriate gloves required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Link to apply: Long island City Residential – https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/8AA34B8B5F142153F0D044BE4ADB7062/jobs/197147
Link to apply: Ronkonkoma – https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/8AA34B8B5F142153F0D044BE4ADB7062/jobs/201564
Link to apply: Wainscott Residential – https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/8AA34B8B5F142153F0D044BE4ADB7062/jobs/210079
Link to apply: Hauppauge Residential – https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/8AA34B8B5F142153F0D044BE4ADB7062/jobs/197056
