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About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse I – Residential delivers quality health care services to youth in a residential based setting under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). This position performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications safely and accurately and per medication policy.
- Report any unusual patient reactions to a medication to the RN immediately.
- Document progress notes in the electronic medical record and any other required system clearly, accurately, and timely meeting professional and agency standards to ensure accurate child and youth records are maintained.
- Order and maintain inventory of all stock medications and medical supplies.
- Administer basic first aid and CPR in emergency situations.
- Provide ongoing medication, wellness and health education to youth.
- Facilitate and assist in scheduling youth for appointments as directed.
- Independently complete commitments and take responsibility for actions; recognize and fix errors and omissions.
- Keep abreast of and adhere to all applicable safety regulations, including universal precautions and hazardous material safety rules.
- Support process improvement initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
- Understand and adhere to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies including but not limited to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards, and Hillside policies, including but not limited to, Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Council on Accreditation (COA) and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
- Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited LPN program required.
- Minimum 1 year of related work experience required.
- Active, unrestricted LPN license in NYS required.
- Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and recertification annually.
Skills
- Ability to recognize signs of current and emerging health needs of children/youth and address issues proactively and effectively communicate with children/youth and families to assure appropriate understanding of treatment, issues, and objectives.
- Possess and maintain accurate knowledge of all regulatory and practice regulations and treatment protocols with special attention to HIPAA requirements.
- Demonstrate the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct at all times and towards all youth and families.
- Proficiency with computer-based applications in order to independently complete work and add/use data.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of services provided both by the Agency and by external service providers and maintain contacts as needed in order to efficiently access care for clients.
- Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1 year of related work experience
Education Level
- Accredited LPN program completion
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 Minimum pay rate
- $33.00 Maximum pay rate
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan
About the Company
- At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
- Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.
Equal Opportunity
- Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people.
- Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
- Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.