As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will coordinate appropriate medical care, dental care, and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates, monitors, and documents the health care of foster children placed within the foster care program, including but are not limited to:

Tracking health and dental exams. 

Scheduling and assisting with psychiatric med reviews for children in the FC program

Reviews and documents medical and dental reports and coordinates follow-up as directed

Coordinates referrals made to specialty clinics and follows up on recommended tests, treatments, or therapies

Follows up regarding emergency room visits and sick visits to ensure that the prescribed medical regimen is being carried out

On a case by case basis, completes or coordinates completion of forms required for specific purposes, i.e. school, working papers, or camp

Monitors both medical and dental compliance and notifies foster parents and foster care case manager when compliance is in jeopardy

Reviews completed examinations, medical consults, and med-ex forms for foster care children and electronically stores as an attachment into chart

Serves as a liaison between internal and external medical service consultants, foster care supervisor, and foster care case managers

Serves as a resource to program staff concerning the health status of children in the foster care program, specifically those children with chronic health needs

Participates in service planning and treatment reviews and clinical meetings as indicated

Maintains a close working relationship with community-based health care facilities. On a regular basis seek consults and lab work for identified children in the foster care program, reviews bills to ensure accuracy related to service provision, discusses and resolves any problems and obstacles to children accessing appropriate care

Travel to foster parent homes with the occasional transport is required for this position

Requirements and Education:

LPN Licensed in New York State

1 to 2 years of experience, Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired 

Valid NYS drivers license

Benefits

Health care package: medical, dental, and vision 

Tuition reimbursement 

Paid time off 

Holiday Pay 

401 (K) plan 

Life Insurance  

Loan repayment assistance 

Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.