Bond Health - LPN'S NEEDED - Respite Facility Must be able to administer insulinAll shifts available!
WEEKLY PAY! ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)
- Supervise and participate with the direct support staff tasks related to personal hygiene, Activities of Daily Living, incontinence care, and environmental cleanliness, ensuring these tasks are properly performed.
- Supervise and participate with the direct support staff in mealtime and feeding protocols, to assure adherence to recommended nutritional and medical guidelines.
- Perform medication administration as per procedure outline.
- Report and oversee infection control practices as outlined per agency and per program- specific exposure control plans.
- Oversee and ensure adequate basic First Aid supplies are available as necessary for the safety of people supported, per departmental guidelines.
- Report and document medical findings for RN review and for inclusion to a person's plan of nursing services.
- Reporting immediately any significant deviations in the medical status of a person supported to RN Supervisor.
- Communicate, report and document the issues and concerns of the person supported to primary medical provider and RN Supervisor.
- Communicate with families and maintain family contacts to inform and discuss pertinent medical concerns of people supported.
- Provide post-operative, routine or preventative medical treatments and interventions as per MD or RN order (i.e., G-tube feedings, wound and skin care, urinary drainage systems maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, passive and active range of motion therapy).
- Obtain baseline and monitor medical information (Vital Sign Monitoring, Weights).
- Ensure ongoing compliance and quality assurance with Federal and State regulations pertinent to the operation of the residence.
- Utilize appropriate and expected medical charting skills.
- Attend medical appointments as requested by RN Supervisor as individual LPN scheduling permits.
- Observe and follow through on established emergency notification procedures in a manner which will ensure the safety and welfare of all people supported.
- Provide coverage in accordance with established staffing schedules.
- Attend and successfully complete all necessary training programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure required.
- AHA or equivalent CPR certification.
- Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as member of a team.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, people supported, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- Must have the ability to implement the programs goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Residential Nursing Services Department.
- Must maintain the oversight of care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of the site.
- Valid NYS Driver's license highly preferred.
For more information or to apply for the position, please contact:Jacqueline ShielsAccount Manager, Bond Health Staffing5824 12th AvenueBrooklyn, NY, 11219Office: 1-718-###-#### ext. 201Fax: 1-718-###-####