LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Registered Nurse

Physical Requirements: Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, etc.

Hours of Work: Full time, approximately 37.5 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours required. Holiday work as needed. Emergency coverage required.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist the Registered Nurse (RN) by providing on-site care, attending doctor appointments and monitoring and reporting healthcare status to RN. The LPN will execute nursing orders and assist in training other staff in medical administration.

Job Qualifications:

1. Licensed and registered as an LPN in New York State.
2. One-year experience in clinical nursing setting and/or experience with the developmentally disabled preferred.
3. Valid NYS driver's license that meets agency standards
4. Travel is required; employee must have reliable transportation available
5. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provide medical support to individuals by monitoring individual's health, assisting with self-care, and providing nursing care as directed.
2. Maintain communication and documentation by reporting any concerns or medical problems to RN, and completing medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
3. Assist with training of staff (under RN guidance).
4. Administer medications/treatments as ordered by the physician, including subcutaneous and IM injections, insertion of G-tubes, Foley catheterizations, wound care, etc.
5. Attend medical appointments, report information to physician and follow up after the appointment to RN for directions.
6. Monitor medical supplies and medications, order as needed.
7. Provide medical services to individual in the residential programs, in compliance with agency policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations.
8. Attend mandated training as required ensuring LPN license is current.
9. Crosscheck Plans of Nursing (PONs), doctor's orders or prescriptions, and Medical Administration Records (MAR's) to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance.

Disclaimer – The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liberty reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice. A candidate's rate of pay is based upon a consideration of several factors which may vary based upon the position. These factors may include education, prior work experience, licenses, certifications and labor markets. In addition to your pay, Liberty cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Liberty offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.