Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn Job New York New York USA,Nursing

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide nursing care to individuals in accordance with their assessed medical needs,physician orders, nursing plans, and agency procedures.
Monitor individuals for changes in physical or medical condition and promptly communicate significant changes to the appropriate Registered Nurse, medical provider, supervisor, and/or residential management.
Perform nursing evaluations and follow established protocols for health concerns,injuries, illnesses, and changes in condition.
Provide treatments and other nursing interventions within the scope of practice and in accordance with applicable orders.
Monitor individuals with chronic medical conditions and ensure appropriate follow-upand documentation.
Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies and follow agency emergency procedures, including contacting emergency medical services when indicated.
Participate in health and safety reviews and assist with identifying potential healthrisks.
Follow infection prevention and control practices according to agency protocol and procedures.
Coordinate and/or support individuals' medical, dental, psychiatric, specialty, and other healthcare appointments as assigned.
Review appointment recommendations and ensure that follow-up orders and instructions are communicated to the appropriate members of the individuals’ care team.
Assist with obtaining and maintaining medical documentation from healthcare providers.
Followup on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, referrals, treatments, and other medical recommendations.
Ensure that medical recommendations are communicated and implemented in a timely manner.
Document appointments, recommendations, follow-up actions, and outcomes in the appropriate record
Communicate relevant medical information,changes in condition, and outstanding follow-up needs to the appropriate nursing and residential staff
Complete all required charting in the agency's designated Electronic Medical Record(EMR) regarding the medical care and health status of individuals served,including medical concerns, interventions, changes in condition,communications, follow-up, and other pertinent medical information.
Maintain and update the individual's paper medical chart in accordance with agency policies, nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ensure required medical documentation is accurately maintained in the appropriate location, whether in the EMR or paper medical chart.
Complete and/or ensure completion of routine medical documentation and tracking requirements
Assistby reinforcing established training to Direct Support Professionals and other staff regarding individuals' specific medical needs and health-related supports.
Maintain appropriate medication storage, security, accountability, and disposal practices.
Assist with medication reconciliation and ensure that medication orders and documentation are current.
Participate in medication reviews and audits assigned.
Ifneeded, administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, the individual's medication regimen, agency policies, and applicable regulations and document as required
Perform other nursing-related duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
Other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.

Ability to provide nursing services in accordance with the LPN scope of practice.

I year Experience working in an OPWDD-certified residential program or similar community-based setting preferred

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider, maintained throughout employment.

Physical Requirements:

Maybe required to escort individuals to medical appointments
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Some physical effort when assisting or providing care to individuals
Maybe required to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
Required to commute to other agency locations as needed.