Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) - Riverhead, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1523063
# of Positions :
5
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
none
License Required:
LPN
Training :
Completed LPN training
Salary :
$30.00 + hourly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
varies
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Description $2,000 sign-on bonus!!
East End Disability Associates Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
EEDA is hiring full-time LPN.
Shifts: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends are included based on program needs.
Hourly Rate: $30/hr.
Locations include: Rocky Point, Wading River, Manorville, Riverhead, Southampton, and Jamesport, NY.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available after 90-day orientation. 403(b) retirement plan. 18-days of paid time off (PTO). 7 NYS Paid Sick days. Paid holidays. Commitment Bonus. Referral Bonus. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Life insurance.
Responsibilities:
* Participates in IDT conferences as required.
* Participates in written nursing plans of care for caseload with RN Supervisor
* Participates as appropriate in planning and implementation of training of EEDA personnel.
* Ensure that 1st aid kits are stocked.
* Check that medications are in the houses weekly.
* Maintains medical record for caseload.
* Ensures all medications are stored properly.
* Checks medication weekly to ensure that medications are in the houses.
* Prepares monthly MARs and medications.
* Review medical consults with RN.
* Ensures medical follow through on all medical appointments, including any new orders and follow up appointments needed.
* Reviews MAR and medical logs Monthly.
* Liaison with pharmacy in ensuring medications are provided to residence.
* Attends monthly nursing meetings.
* Reviews and completes incident reporting paperwork as needed.
* Ensures compliance with OPWDD regulations.
* Act as the liaison with family members regarding medical issues.
* Weekly communication/report with RN supervisor.
* Completes monthly meal observations at each residence.
Requirements:
* High School Diploma and completed LPN course.
* N.Y. State Licensed Practical Nurse License required.
* N.Y. State Drivers License preferred.
* Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations preferred.
* Experience with ID/DD preferred or equivalent.
Summary:
Under supervision of a Registered Nurse a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse, is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Their duties include checking vital signs, recording a patients medical history, and assisting Individuals with activities of daily living.
Company Information
Name :
East End Disability Associates, Inc.
Application Information
Online :
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