Licensed Practical Nurse (57133)

Summary

Every day at Phoenix House begins with purpose.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you step into a treatment environment where clients are working hard to rebuild their lives, regain stability, and move forward in recovery. Your role is more than completing tasks — it is about being a calm, compassionate, and dependable presence during an important chapter in someone’s healing journey.

Your day may begin by checking in on clients, assisting with medication support, reviewing health documentation, or monitoring vital signs. As the day continues, you may help coordinate a medical appointment, complete screenings, respond to a client’s health concern, or collaborate with the treatment team to ensure each person receives the care and follow-up they need.

Some moments may be routine. Others may require quick thinking, patience, and reassurance. Through it all, your attention to detail helps keep clients safe, and your compassion helps clients feel seen, respected, and supported.

At Phoenix House, your nursing skills help create the structure clients need to focus on recovery. Your care helps build trust. Your follow-through helps make healing possible.

If you are looking for a meaningful nursing role where your work supports recovery, dignity, and lasting change, we invite you to apply. 

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 

• Shuttle Service to and from train stations in Long Island City (this Phoenix House location only) 

  • Available Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM 

• A generous tuition reimbursement program 

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Competitive wages and more... 

 

The Licensed Practical Nurse will perform the following tasks: 

• Provide direct nursing care to clients under the supervision and direction of clinical leadership.  

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Phoenix House policies and procedures.  

• Oversee unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., CNAs, Medical Assistants, and Medical Technicians).  

• 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.   

• Document vital signs, weight, and other clinical assessments to monitor patient condition and report significant findings to clinical leadership.  

• Observe and promptly report any changes in patient behavior, appearance, or health status to the appropriate clinical leadership.  

• Engage in health education and reinforce treatment plans, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Details:

•  Long Island Residential - Long Island City, NY 
•  Full Time, Non-Exempt
•  Hourly Rate: $23.51- $35.29

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 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

• 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.

• 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