Licensed Practical Nurse - Residential
Adapt of the Hudson Valley Inc · Montgomery, NY, US
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About the Role
Under general supervision, provides medical treatment, first aid, emergency care, and medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with ADAPT of the Hudson Valley policies and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assists the Registered Nurse in coordinating health care services for assigned residences.
- Keeps progress notes under the supervision of the registered nurse for each client and summarizes for reviews.
- Provides health care to individuals receiving services as instructed by the registered nurse.
- Provides direct hygiene and health instruction to individuals receiving services and their families.
- Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification, reporting, implementing protective measures, and monitoring infection control practices.
- Provides first aid to persons in need of immediate care, with referral as necessary.
- Maintains a calendar for all appointments and schedules follow-ups on physicians’ recommendations.
- Keeps up-to-date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents, and other pertinent data.
- Administers medications when appropriate, supervises storage, and assists in oversight and ordering.
- Assists the registered nurse in maintaining AMAP re-certification files.
- Obtains consent for surgery of residents in the absence of the registered nurse.
- Refers all consults and diagnostic reports to the registered nurse for review.
- Attends and transports clients to appointments as necessary.
- Attends team meetings as scheduled.
- Attends to clients’ medical conditions.
- Keeps abreast of changes in the Nursing field.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, consumers, families, and outside contacts.
- Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
- Must be willing to work at various program sites.
- Employees may be mandated to work beyond their scheduled shift based on operational needs.
- Orientation and training will be conducted at the agency Headquarters in Middletown.
- This position is an afternoon to evening position.
- Must be willing to work occasional weekends.
Skills
- Medical treatment
- First aid
- Emergency care
- Medication administration
- Health instruction
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of adaptive devices
Location
- Middletown
Work Type
- Afternoon to evening position
- Occasional weekends
Experience Level
- At least one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
- License and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York
- CPR certification
Salary/Compensations
- $32.33 per hour