A health services organization in Bronx is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team in Staten Island on a Part-time basis.
About the Opportunity:
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Schedule: Monday to Friday
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Hours: 9am to 1pm
- Setting: Day Program
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Patient Population: Adults
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will
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Evaluate and assess the individuals' health needs and medical/nursing issues
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Design and implement the individuals' treatment plans
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Train and supervise direct care staff in implementing goals and treatment outcomes
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Communicate medical and health related concerns with Community Nurses
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Prepare and delivers in-services as required
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Maintain all requisite documentation, including all in-services and special instructions to staff: prepares monthly and episodic nursing note
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Provide direct medical/nursing services on a regular basis, on emergency basis and as prescribed by the Physician
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Request, administer, record, store, count and log medications; keep logs of destroyed medications
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Communicate with staff in regard to all of their issues and concerns presented to them
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Communicate effectively with on site supervisors in regard to participants' status as well as to relay and discuss all issues and concerns
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Conduct or assist with ongoing trainings in required health-related topics and specialized training as needed
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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1+ year of related work experience
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High School Diploma / GED
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Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
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NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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CPR certification
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Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills