Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Position OverviewCoordinate all medical/psychiatric care and medications for residents ensuring proper documentation, follow-up and regulatory compliance. Assist with hands-on training of residential staff to ensure this compliance is ongoing and current. Secondary responsibilities include resident care and oversight in ADL's. The scope of the unique nursing practice uses the framework necessary to ensure safe and competent nursing care involving each person and their circle of support. Our mission is to ensure access to the best health care, clinical supports and well-trained staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Handles telephone calls and inquiries; provides necessary follow-up; keeps family and management notified when necessaryActs as liaison between Residence, Day Program, Physicians and families on all resident medical related issuesAssure that Manager/Coordinator and residence staff are fully informed and instructed about treatment/medication changes verbally, via log book, MAR, Med change board and ensures that instructions are being carried out by staff on next shiftUpdates RN daily on person supported medical statusReview medication documentation from previous day - Notify RN of any errors detectedReview Vital Signs/Glucose readings from previous day and Bowel Movement charts, Notifies RN of any irregularitiesCommunicate pertinent medical information RN, Manager, Day Programs and families as neededWrite communication log notes that pertain to medical visits or any medical situations and update medical summariesNotify RN and Manager of med or treatment changes and plan for follow-upReport resident's medical symptoms to the RN and follows instructions from RNNotify RN, Manager and Behavior specialist of psychotropic med changes and in conjunction with RN and obtain necessary consentsResponsible to implement all directives issued by RN and Manager as neededOversee coordination of all medication administration including verifying prescriptions, ordering medications, regulatory documentation, and staff administration of medications in conjunction with RN and under supervision of RNMaintain medication inventory including prescription medications, over the counter medication and required first aid supplies are in stock at all times and that check expiration dates are routinely checkedTransports and accompanies residents on as scheduled medical appointments and completes all necessary follow-up upon return from appointment.Ensures maintenance of all medically related documentation (MAR, MD Consults, etc.)Responsible to complete all documentation prior to end of shift and report all issues/concerns to RN and Residence ManagerCompletes the documentation of Occurrence Reports as requiredCompletes necessary residential habilitation notes, progress notes and other required documentationReviews and makes daily entries into House Log Book on all pertinent resident/residence related issuesMonitors resident progress and notifies applicable others of concerns, changes in behavior or of progress.Knows and applies emergency procedures in event of a crisis including fire safetyProvides individual residents instruction and/or assistance with daily living skills and rehabilitation or social skills in accordance with Individual Service PlanSupervises residents' intake of medication as prescribed in accordance with OMRDD approved Medication Administration ProcedureAdminister medications as neededReview Precision Care at the beginning of each shift and follow up on all medical/pharmacy/nursing related entriesNotify RN and Manager of med or treatment changes and plan for follow-upEnter new meds or med changes on MAR, complete resident specific information and retain a current Rx for all medsProvides ongoing training to residents and staff in areas of need identified in Individual Service Plan in conjunction with RN & ManagerProvides hands-on client specific training to staff members as directed by RNAttends various meetings/in-services, participates in staff meetings in conjunction with mandatory annual in-services as directed by Residence Manager I RNLicence Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse Salary: Minimum - $43,000.00, Maximum - $46,000.00 AnnuallyBenefits Overview:We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and HolidaysJob RequirementsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCENew York State License NurseTwo+ years LPN experienceMinimum of One year experience in community health care servicesExcellent written and verbal communicationKnowledge of Microsoft Office toolsAbility to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibilitiesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSSpecialized training in I/DDBasic knowledge of human servicesBilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferredCompany OverviewS:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJoin a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. 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