Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you support clients during an important chapter in their recovery journey. From medication support and health screenings to vital signs, documentation, care coordination, and follow-up, your work helps create a safe, structured environment where clients can focus on healing.
If you are looking for a meaningful nursing role where your work supports recovery, dignity, and lasting change, we invite you to apply and join the Phoenix House team.
***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:
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(10) Paid Holidays
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Paid vacation, sick time, personal, and wellness time
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
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Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
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A generous tuition reimbursement program
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403(b) retirement plan
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Competitive wages and more...
The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform the following tasks:
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Provide direct nursing care to clients under the supervision and direction of clinical leadership.
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Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Phoenix House policies and procedures.
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Oversee unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., CNAs, Medical Assistants, and Medical Technicians).
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Perform routine nursing procedures such as EKGs, wound care, and specimen collection. Administer prescribed medications, including oral, topical, and injectable forms (IM, Sub-Q, intradermal) in accordance with NYS scope of practice and facility policies.
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Document vital signs, weight, and other clinical assessments to monitor patient condition and report significant findings to clinical leadership.
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Observe and promptly report any changes in patient behavior, appearance, or health status to the appropriate clinical leadership.
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Engage in health education and reinforce treatment plans, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
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Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
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High School Diploma or GED
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Graduate of an accredited nursing program
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
- First Aid Training
- CPR Training
- Narcan Training
- Infection Control Certification
- Child Abuse Certification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- At least three years of 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
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Crisis Management
- Technical Capacity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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This job operates in an indoor clinical environment. This role also routinely encounters patients who may have contagious illnesses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of 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.
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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.
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Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license
- First Aid training
- CPR training
- Narcan training
- Infection Control certification
- Child Abuse certification
- At least three years of related experience
- Training, education, and experience providing nursing care to chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol or drugs
What We Do
Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. It provides treatment, housing, and support services, using evidence-based care grounded in integrity, compassion, respect, excellence, and forward thinking. Its mission is to help people rebuild their lives with dignity, wellness, hope, accountability, and ongoing support.
