Licensed Practical Nurse- Foster Care Clinic

Job Description

A leading child welfare agency in New York City is actively seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join one of its Brooklyn clinics.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm
• Setting: Article 29-I Clinic
• Patient Population Foster Care / Pediatric
• Daily Volume: 6 to 10 patients per day

Responsibilities:

• Provide pediatric clinical care including immunizations, vitals, pre-visit interviews, and room prep/cleanup
• Maintain updated electronic medical records and ensure all ACS & 29-I documentation requirements are met
• Conduct physical, mental health, and developmental assessments at admission
• Arrange initial and annual medical, dental, and vision exams; schedule specialty appointments as needed
• Manage a caseload of 50-70 youth, coordinating daily appointments, medications, supplies, and follow-ups
• Develop and maintain care plans and descriptive health plans in collaboration with the medical provider
• Receive and document visit summaries; make all follow-up appointments and track compliance timelines
• Provide education to foster parents and youth on preventive health, safety, medications, and age-appropriate guidance
• Prepare health histories, abstracts, and discharge summaries for transfers or youth aging out of care
• Report illnesses, accidents, and hospitalizations per regulatory guidelines
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Experience working with the Pediatric population

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Case Management and/or Care Coordination
• Prior work experience with Foster Care, Trauma-affected Youth, or high-needs Pediatric populations