Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Halpern Ed. Center & Crestwood Treatment

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Halpern Ed. Center & Crestwood Day Treatment Job Description

$4,000 Full-Time LPN SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!!!!

Now Hiring:
Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Location:

Webster & Scottsville, NY – Day Treatment Programs.

We’re seeking a dynamic and adaptable LPN to join our team in providing compassionate care within our Day Treatment programs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth facing complex mental health and behavioral challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral health needs is a strong plus.

Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Join us in creating a supportive and healing environment for the young people we serve!

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – School Based delivers quality health care services to youth in a day treatment school setting under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). This position performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care.

This full-time (40 hours) position is on a Monday-Friday school schedule, 7:30am-4:00pm. It will primarily be based at our Halpern Education Center in Webster, but also support our Day Treatment program in the school at our Golisano Campus at Crestwood on the edge of Rochester/Scottsville at least 1 day/week.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer medications safely and accurately and per medication policy. Report any unusual patient reactions to a medication to the RN immediately.
• Document progress notes in the electronic medical record and any other required system clearly, accurately, and timely meeting professional and agency standards to ensure accurate child and youth records are maintained.
• Order and maintain inventory of all stock medications and medical supplies.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR in emergency situations.
• Provide ongoing medication, wellness and health education to youth.
• Facilitate and assist in scheduling youth for appointments as directed.
• Independently complete commitments and take responsibility for actions; recognize and fix errors and omissions.
• Keep abreast of and adhere to all applicable safety regulations, including universal precautions and hazardous material safety rules.
• Support process improvement initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
• Understand and adhere to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies including but not limited to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards, and Hillside policies, including but not limited to, Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Council on Accreditation (COA) and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of an accredited LPN program required.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted LPN license in NYS required.
• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and recertification annually.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Ability to recognize signs of current and emerging health needs of children/youth and address issues proactively and effectively communicate with children/youth and families to assure appropriate understanding of treatment, issues, and objectives.
• Possess and maintain accurate knowledge of all regulatory and practice regulations and treatment protocols with special attention to HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrate…