Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview of Licensed Practical Nurse

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients. 

Schedules Available : Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm 

 

Essential Duties of Licensed Practical Nurse

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

1. Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy:

• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
• Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers
• Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities

 

2. Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents 

- Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy 

- Follows direction of Registered Nurse

- Accurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs

- Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare) 

- Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed

- Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately

 

3. Documentation 

- Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare) 

- Documents medication administration in medication administration record

- Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines

- Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested

- Completes other documentation as requested 

4. Collegiality/Teamwork

- Works effectively with others 

- Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.

- Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary

- Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans

- Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned

- Supports overall strategic plan of the organization

- Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments

Essential Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse

Key qualifications include:

• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification. 
• Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred.
• Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Specific skill set: Able to accept direction of a Registered Nurse. Perform nursing tasks within a framework; Strong medication administration skills. Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills to gather measurements/data; collect signs and symptoms for the health care team.
• Experience with trauma preferred. 
• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors. 
• Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred
• NYS Driver’s License preferred
• Ability to adhere access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Benefits of Licensed Practical Nurse

• Generous PTO: 4 weeks of vacation, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development 

Physical/Travel Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse

• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

Ability to carry out these motions:

a. Reach

b. Walk

c. Climb Stairs

d. Bend

e. Kneel 

 

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

 

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

 

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.