Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - ICF Group Home Queens Manhattan

AHRC NYC is looking for FullTime Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for our ICF residences in Queens and Manhattan. The LPN will monitor health and safety needs of people supported living in our residences to promote wellness.

The LPN position has an annual salary of between $60$62.4K plus a lowtono cost comprehensive health benefit package....see additional Benefit information below.

Schedule: Manhattan & Queens 3 days/week...Mon/Wed/Fri 7am7pm or 7pm7am. Queens only 3 days/week.....Tues/Thurs/Sat. 7am8:30pm.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Supervise and participate with the direct support staff tasks related to personal hygiene Activities of Daily Living incontinence care and environmental cleanliness ensuring these tasks are properly performed.
• Supervise and participate with the direct support staff in mealtime and feeding protocols to assure adherence to recommended nutritional and medical guidelines.
• Perform medication administration as per procedure outline.
• Report and oversee infection control practices as outlined per agency and per program specific exposure control plans.
• Oversee and ensure adequate basic First Aid supplies are available as necessary for the safety of people supported per departmental guidelines.
• Report and document medical findings for RN review and for inclusion to a persons plan of nursing services.
• Reporting immediately any significant deviations in the medical status of a person supported to RN Supervisor.
• Communicate report and document the issues and concerns of the person supported to primary medical provider and RN Supervisor.
• Communicate with families and maintain family contacts to inform and discuss pertinent medical concerns of people supported.
• Provide postoperative routine or preventative medical treatments and interventions as per MD or RN order (i.e. Gtube feedings wound and skin care urinary drainage systems maintenance blood glucose monitoring passive and active range of motion therapy).
• Obtain baseline and monitor medical information (Vital Sign Monitoring Weights).
• Ensure ongoing compliance and quality assurance with Federal and State regulations pertinent to the operation of the residence.
• Utilize appropriate and expected medical charting skills.
• Attend medical appointments as requested by RN Supervisor as individual LPN scheduling permits.
• Observe and follow through on established emergency notification procedures in a manner which will ensure the safety and welfare of all people supported.
• Provide coverage in accordance with established staffing schedules.
• Attend and successfully complete all necessary training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure required.
• AHA or equivalent CPR certification.
• Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as member of a team.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel people supported family members visitors government agencies and the general public.
• Must have the ability to implement the programs goals objectives policies procedures etc. of the Residential Nursing Services Department.
• Must maintain the oversight of care and use of supplies equipment etc. and maintain the appearance of the site.
• Valid NYS Drivers license highly preferred.

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. 

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime