LPN
Company: People Inc
Location: Ellenville
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionYour Experience Matters - New Higher Salaries Based
on ExperienceHourly pay range: $23 - $26As directed by the RN,
assists with the monitoring and coordination of the delivery of
health care services for individuals with developmental
disabilities who are living in community based homes.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists with monitoring and coordinating
the delivery of preventive and routine health care for individuals
with developmental disabilities.Adheres to and assists with
ensuring facility compliance with all Physician, NP, PA, etc.
orders.Completes required nursing care documentation
promptly.Assists with coordinating medical program needs with
community services, medical providers and other related
agencies.Assists with ensuring adequate scheduling and completion
of health related exams, appointments, laboratory/diagnostic
testing as ordered or required.Safely transports individuals to and
from appointments if necessary.Assists with the monitoring of
medication administration in the facility.Administers medications,
treatments and supplements as assigned.Communicates issues and
carries out all directives of overseeing RN and Nursing
Administration.Participates as an active member of the
Interdisciplinary Team.Maintains compliance with and assists with
ensuring facility compliance with all applicable State/Federal
regulations and agency policy and procedure.Maintains communication
with Medical Liaison, Site Management Team, Service Coordinator and
other staff as necessary.Participates in various nursing workgroups
as assigned.Provides nursing coverage to all People Inc programs as
directed by Nursing Administration.Performs CPR and Strategies for
Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).Complies with all
agency policies and procedures.Other duties as required by Nursing
Administration.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCurrent NYS licensure to
practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Valid Drivers License that
meets agency policy.Ability to meet physical requirements of the
position when performing the following: Standing, walking, sitting,
bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.Lifting
requirements of 35 lbs.Ability to lift and transfer individuals
manually and mechanically as required by prescribed
program/plan.Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in
pieces of equipment.Physical agility and ability to react to
emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis
Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per
regulatory guidelines.CPR certification required.Why People
Inc.?When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference
in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving
great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance,
tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and
more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer
to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York's
largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with
developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand
that working one on one with people who have disabilities and
helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person -
someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we
treat our employees.#LPN24
Keywords: People Inc, Wayne , LPN, Healthcare , Ellenville, New Jersey
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