Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

FULL TIME LPN & PART TIME LPN SIGN ON BONUS!!! $4,000 for Full-Time (30 hours/week) $2,000 for Part-Time (16 hours/week minimum) ! Competitive pay & benefits, generous PTO & shift differentials up to $6.50/hour for evening, overnight, and weekend hours! Join Hillside for a healthy work-life balance while impacting a child’s life!

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse I – Residential delivers quality health care services to youth in a residential based 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.

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 the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct at all times and towards all youth and families.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications in order to independently complete work and add/use data.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of services provided both by the Agency and by external service providers and maintain contacts as needed in order to efficiently access care for clients.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
  • Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
  • Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent. 
• Protective clothing or equipment required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation
• Ability to change positions as needed
   

Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve.  We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside!  You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference.  Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us.  You’ll be so glad you did!

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

Salary : $7 - $33