What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) position at Liberty ARC?
Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Montgomery County, NY
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Residential Manager
Physical Requirements: Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, etc.
Hours of Work: Full time approximately 37.5 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours required.
Pay Range: The pay range is $20.81to $29.03
Job Summary: Providing on-site care to a medically frail person, attending doctor appointments, and monitoring and reporting healthcare status to RN.
Job Qualifications:
- Shall be currently licensed and registered as an LPN by the NYS Education Department
- Experience in clinical nursing setting and/or experience with the developmentally disabled preferred
- Valid NYS driver's license with no drug or alcohol related infractions or excessive points
- Employee must have reliable transportation available
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide Individual Support
- Provides all necessary self-care, and assist in directing nursing care
- Maintain Communication and Documentation
- Reports any concerns or medical problems to RN, as needed
- Completes medical documentation in a timely, accurate and professional manner
- Assist with medical paperwork, as needed (i.e.: ER forms, drug details, etc.)
- Assists with training of staff (under RN guidance)
- Administration of medications/treatments as ordered by the physician
- Assist with pertinent medical appointments, as needed
- Attend medical appointment, report information to physician and follow up after the appointment to RN for directions
- Monitors medical supplies and medications, orders as needed
- Liaison to the Residential RN that fall within the LPN scope of Nursing
- Monitor medical status of individuals and report to RN as required/directed
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- Support DSP's in areas of concern/issues including medical emergencies, applying first aid, etc
- Ensure that all prescriptions are current
- Provide medical services to individual in the residential programs, in compliance with agency, local, state and federal regulations
- Attend mandated training as required, ensuring LPN license is current
- As assigned may include other tasks associated with the support of people in the residence
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.
Salary : $21 - $29
