What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Hillside?
Licensed Practical Nurse Sign On Bonus!!! $4,000 for Full-Time & $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!
We have a tremendous opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN responsible for the delivery of health care services to children and youth in the residential or school setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Complete documentation, process notes clearly, accurately, and timely meeting professional and agency standards.
- Observe, measure, record, document, and report data on children with illness, injury, or medical/psychological concerns to the RN and other members of the clinical team in order for interventions to be planned.
- Administer medications safely and accurately and per medication policy. Report any unusual responses to a medication to the RN immediately.
- Obtain heights, weights, and vital sign checks as well as other tasks as directed by the RN (ex.: EKG). Maintain the written record and reports any significant changes or deviations from the norm to the supervising RN.
- Order and maintain inventory of all stock medications and medical supplies.
- Administer basic first aid in emergency situations.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
- Able to assist in transport of client to necessary scheduled medical appointments
- Ability to navigate current Microsoft and Excel programs and provide data entry.
This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED and LPN license from an accredited program
- Must have current unrestricted NYS LPN license
- 1 year(s) of childcare, HS medical assisting or residential care experience
- 2 years of LPN experience
- Psych or Peds experience is preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency driving standards
$22.00 Minimum Rate per hour, $29.00 Maximum Rate per hour, based on experience.
or Flat $26.00 per hour Per Diem LPN Rate.
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 you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
EOE/AA Disability/Veteran
Salary : $7 - $29
