A reputable child and family services organization is currently seeking bilingual or conversational Spanish speaking Licensed Practical Nurses to oversee medical care management for children and families in their foster care program in the Bronx. This position offers competitive pay and very flexible scheduling with flexible start/end times! This is a mainly administrative role where clinical duties are very limited. A true temp-to-perm role; you can gain access to tuition assistance, generous paid time off (including 5 self-care days/floating holidays, 12 sick days, 15 vacation days, and 11 holidays), healthcare coverage, and retirement fund contributions once converted to a permanent employee!

The base pay range for this position is $40 to $42 per hour. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of the offer.

*Responsibilities:*
* Examine health needs of children and adolescents in care and their guardians/caretakers through home visits and other direct means of interaction.
* Create for the adolescents in care a medical home that will address current and future health care needs.
* Function as a liaison between providers in the provision of health services for our those in care.
* Establish a caring and compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to clients and families.
* Document client care services by charting in patient and department records; on-going auditing of medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
* Communicate with clients and multidisciplinary team by providing client related health information.
* Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care team by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, participating in team problem-solving methods.
* Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Administer medication and monitor responses to prescribed medication.

*Requirements:*
* Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
* Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of NY
* CPR Certified
* Must be bilingual or at least comfortably conversational in Spanish

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour



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