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Activities include but are not limited to the following:  Ensure that documentation is accurate, contemporaneous, and effectively communicates all information required to be regulatory compliant.  Provide thorough documentation that can be clearly understood by a reader. The ability to read and write is critical to this position given the documentation which must be completed.  Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of the children through use of written, verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.  Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the children cannot independently accomplish.  Keep the nursing and administrative team advised of medical and dietary concerns.  Provide support and consultation and initiate peer support among program participants.  Promote student input in the development of program activities.  Oversee the safety and well-being of the children.  Oversee and upkeep the maintenance of equipment and supplies.  Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.  Maintain documentation as required.  Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency's culture, values and mission.  Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

 High School Diploma required  Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.  One-Step TB test required prior to first day of employment  Ability to lift and/or assist children in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.  Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).  This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services).  Must have a valid NYS Driver's License  Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted. Licenses & Certifications Required Driver License LPN Skills Preferred CPR & First Aid CPR Refresher

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