Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Various locations in Suffolk & Nassau. Job Title: LPN Job Type: Full Time Supervisor: Assistant Director of Nursing Department Salary Range: $27.81hr - $29.81hr Job Summary: The LPN is accountable for ensuring that the residents are receiving the highest quality of medical care necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES: E- Connotes Essential Functions E-1 Ensures that all indicated medical appointments are scheduled and followed up appropriately and maintains all medical records. E-2 Ensures that all consumers are assessed according to specific program regulations. Reviews medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely manner. Assists consumers in achieving self-medication administration as indicated. E-3 Provides 24-hour emergency on-call coverage for assigned programs, as required. E-4 Supervises AMAPs in medication administration. E-5 Assists and participates in admission screening process, as necessary. E-6 Attends meetings as required. E-7 Ensures that consumers are living in a safe and hygienic manner; provides resources for infection control. E-8 Develops and provides in-services for staff, as needed. E-9 Ensures that appropriate amounts of medication and supplies are available. E-10 Dispenses medications and provides hands-on medical treatment, as needed. E-11 In a medical emergency, obtains the proper emergency help (i.e. police, ambulance, etc.) or renders first aid and follows up with doctors visit, if warranted. E-12 If a client requires hospitalization, coordinates and arranges admission and discharge and staff coverage along with the Residential Manager. 13- Reviews doctor visits and doctors orders in a timely manner. 14- Keeps lines of communication open with manager, service coordinator and other staff members. 15- Ensure that the first aid kit is adequately supplied. 16- Attends medical appointments and schedules follow-up appointments as per doctors recommendations, as necessary. 17- Completes and sends in weekly reports, as required. 18- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures. 19- Adheres to all IGHL policies and procedures. 20- Obtains and maintains all required certifications through IGHL. 21- All other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS NYS LPN license. Valid NYS drivers license. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.