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Achieve Licensed Practical Nurse - Chenango County in Norwich, New York

Licensed Practical Nurse - Chenango County

Norwich, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Norwich+NY+USA+13815)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time 1st Shift

Wage: $21.00-$22.50

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the provision of basic nursing services, i.e. medication administration, first aid and health observation, and reporting of health and safety concerns relating to program individuals. This position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide first aid and general nursing care; make nursing observation along with documenting and reporting of injury and/or illness of program individuals to the assigned Register Nurse and any required family notification

  • Observe program individuals, identify any changes in medical condition or complaints of by individuals then report such symptoms or changes to a physician or assigned Register Nurse to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning

  • Be familiar with program individuals medical information and personality to obtain information useful in diagnosis and treatment

  • Accompany individuals on medical appointments or to hospital/emergency room as requested and provided supervision when no other staff is available

  • Administer medications as prescribed in accordance within NYS Scope of Practice, OPWDD regulations and agency policy

  • Maintain, monitor and review medical and health information on assigned individuals to ensure that all health and medical concerns are being addressed at admission and as required in accordance with policy and regulation along with keeping assigned Register Nurse informed of changes

  • Perform or review medication inspections at designated sites

  • Complete and/or review documentation pertaining to nursing services of assigned program individuals and ensure all needed items and/or signatures are included

  • Provide contact for health related issues and physicians (within Scope of Practice) with family and/or caregivers as needed

  • Consult with other program nursing staff on health/safety issues; may also cover, or be accessible for other program sites as requested

  • Participate in individual planning conferences for medical and/or health related concerns

  • Conform to program changes and regulations and keep abreast of developments in the field

  • Perform required duties in a productive and safe manner

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills

  • Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.

  • Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations

  • Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds

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Requirements

  • Must be licensed and currently registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the New York State Department of Education. Experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled is preferred.

  • A valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.

Salary Description

$21.00-22.50

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