LPN (OPWDD) -Day Program

Job Description Job Description Position : Licensed Practical Nurse Department : OPWDD – Day Program Location : Harlem, Manhattan Pay Rate: $34 per hour Schedules: Full time & Part Time Available Shifts: Day (flexible); Full time: 36 hours, Part Time: 24 hours Overview : The Registered Nurse will provide Day Program services to developmentally disabled individuals of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds. Requirements : NYS Licensed Practical Nurse High School Diploma CPR/BLS Certification 1-year experience in community health care services, preferably in Intellectual Disability/Behavioral Health. Valid New York State driver's license strongly preferred. Responsibilities : Supervise and assist direct support staff with personal hygiene, activities of daily living (ADLs), incontinence care, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Oversee and participate in mealtime support and feeding protocols to ensure adherence to nutritional and medical guidelines. Administer medications in accordance with established procedures and regulations. Monitor and report infection control practices in compliance with organizational and site-specific exposure control plans. Ensure adequate first aid and medical supplies are available to maintain the safety and well-being of individuals supported. Document and report medical findings for RN review and inclusion in nursing care plans. Immediately report significant changes in an individual's medical condition to the RN Supervisor. Communicate, document, and follow up on medical concerns with healthcare providers and nursing leadership. Maintain communication with family members regarding pertinent medical updates and concerns. Provide routine, preventative, and post-operative nursing care and treatments as ordered by physicians or supervising nurses, including: G-tube feedings Wound and skin care Urinary drainage system maintenance Blood glucose monitoring Passive and active range-of-motion exercises Obtain and monitor baseline medical information, including vital signs and weight tracking. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to residential healthcare services. Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and charting. Attend medical appointments as requested and as scheduling permits. Follow established emergency procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all individuals supported. Provide coverage in accordance with staffing schedules and operational needs. Attend and successfully complete all required training programs. Perform additional duties as assigned. Company Description How you project yourself in the world says a lot about you. So, what do we think is important for you to know about us? Soloh Partners is proud to be a wholly women-owned business. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are driven by our passion for service: service to our clients & their mission and service to our candidates and employees. We believe in making things personal. It isn’t just business for us. This is about shaping careers and building an engaged workforce. Company Description How you project yourself in the world says a lot about you. So, what do we think is important for you to know about us? Soloh Partners is proud to be a wholly women-owned business. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are driven by our passion for service: service to our clients & their mission and service to our candidates and employees. We believe in making things personal. It isn’t just business for us. This is about shaping careers and building an engaged workforce.