TRC - Graduate Practical Nurse - 1st shift

The Resource Center • Westfield, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Practical Nurse will serve as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team, promoting and enhancing person-centered outcomes. This role involves acting as a medical coordinator, advisor, and liaison for consumers' medical needs and interests, in conjunction with family wishes and community provider recommendations. The position ensures consistent compliance with established treatment plans, mentors LPNs and recent graduates, and promotes a life of hope, dignity, and purposeful living for all.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing, or related field, with New York State licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (graduates must obtain licensure within 90-days of offer and must work under the direct supervision of licensed RN Supervisor or RN Manager), plus one (1) year of experience serving in a nursing capacity (excluding graduates); OR Associates Degree in Nursing, or related field, with New York State licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (graduates must obtain licensure within 90-days of offer and must work under the direct supervision of licensed RN Supervisor or RN Manager), plus three (3) years of experience serving in a nursing capacity (excluding graduates).
• Strong nursing skills and abilities to provide comprehensive care daily and in emergency situations.
• Firm understanding of current and relevant nursing/medical policies/procedures/practices.
• Extensive knowledge of all applicable state and federal healthcare regulations (i.e. HIPPA, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of person-centered planning and associated principles/methodologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-directed and able to initiate and manage multiple responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various channels.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technology (i.e. EMR, etc.).
• Sound technical abilities as related to routine and complex nursing tasks, included, but not limited to – g-tubes, principles of oxygen administration.
• Must be flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours as needed or assigned to meet individual need (including participation in on-call status on a rotating basis).
• Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds waist high is required.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record as established by the agency’s insurance carrier, use of a personal vehicle, and willingness to travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with individuals with disabilities is helpful.
• Professional experience in skilled nursing facility strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, treatment, and care as directed by provider order, established treatment plans, and/or as warranted by medical necessity.
• Acts as primary RN in the coordination of nursing services for all individuals in assigned caseload.
• Ensures timely and accurate dissemination of participant health-related information to all pertinent staff, programs, and families/advocates.
• Participates as an active member of the IDT to ensure two-way communication and promote continuity of nursing services between programs and departments.
• Provides emergency/acute evaluation and intervention, as necessary.
• Advocates for all needed treatment to ensure quality of life and ensures appropriate follow-through/follow-up by all associated parties.
• Ensures surveillance of health status and appropriateness of nursing services provided to all individuals residing in assigned caseload.
• Completes and maintains annual and semi-annual nursing assessments, health specific protocols, plans of nursing service, and other required medical documentation.
• Provides instruction and in-service training regarding participant health issues.
• Promotes universal precautions and models appropriate infection control practices.
• Serves as department liaison for related workgroups/committees.
• Performs all other duties as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level