Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Community LivingConstable B Community Living - Malone, NY 12953OverviewSalary Range $23.50 - $27.50 Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Category NurseDescriptionSummary/Objective: The Licensed Practical Nurse will be clinically competent while delivering care to individuals we support utilizing the nursing process of collecting clinical data, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. LPNs will effectively interact with clients, significant others and other health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.Essential Functions (Job Duties):Observe the client: Collect and document the client's current health status and medical history.Follow orders from doctor, including but not limited to medication and injection administrationDemonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for clients according to policy, procedure and division/unit specific competencies.Assume accountability and responsibility for the care of the patients within a range of settings according to each patient's needsComply with specific system/division/unit policy and procedure concerning safety.Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Persons with Development Disabilities (OPWDD) New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines.Competencies:Client FocusTeamwork OrientationProblem Solving/AnalysisCommunication ProficiencyLearning OrientationEthical ConductStress Management/ComposureConfidentialityQualificationsPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work: Workweek schedule: Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur. Travel: Based on need of location/departmentRequired Education and Experience:Graduate of an accredited LPN program and New York State licensure required.Continuing professional education required.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employment at Citizen Advocates is "at will". You are free to resign at any time and for any reason sufficient to you, just as Citizen Advocates is free to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. We do not guarantee continued or permanent employment.