Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In New York, New York

Licensed Practical Nurse

Location:

New York, New York

Job Type:

Contract/Temp

Work Site:

Onsite

Category:

Nursing

Skills:

Pay Min:

$37 –

Pay Max:

$38/Per Hour

Duration:

2 Weeks

Shift:

Position:

282582
Job Description

Summary:

The LPN, under the guidance of the RN, seeks to provide the most appropriate health care monitoring and nursing interventions with expected outcomes directly affecting each Individual’s unique capacities and ability to participate in the daily program.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following.

Other duties may be assigned:

Provide observation, monitoring and documentation for all Individuals we serve on presenting health needs.
Administer medications as necessary.
Perform medical rounds, nursing procedures and other treatments as required.
Maintain accurate, neat, concise, timely documentation in all medical and agency records.
Participate in Interdisciplinary and other health-related meetings as requested.
Assist the Registered Nurse in addressing health teaching needs of the Individuals we serve, their families, and staff.
Attend continuing education seminars on appropriate topics as able.
Mandatory attendance at required inservice training, along with ability to absorb and demonstrate compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements is required for this position.
All Block Employees will be required to learn and master the use of any and all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency, on a Program by Program basis. All Block Employees will be required to learn and master the use of any and all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency, on a Program by Program basis. Attendance/Punctuality is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Participates in team meetings and case reviews as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assists RN in supervising staff in carrying out medical care, up to and including supervising some employees in administering medication.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Detail Oriented/ Extremely Organized
Ability to Work with the individuals we serve, staff, families, other agencies, etc.
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Quality / Accuracy of Work
Ability to Meet Deadlines
Upholds Agency Policies, Procedures and Ethics
Ability to Network with Peers through the Agency Medical Committees

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, push, pull, lift and/or transfer individuals, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Settings:

Group Home/ Residential Settings, Community settings, and Day Programs and Clinics

Qualifications:

Must be licensed to practice as an LPN in New York State.
Must be able to travel to different locations when needed.

Locations:

Brooklyn, Bronx Manhattan Schedules:

9a-9p
9p-9a
Any days