LPN (P/T) - ICF Group Home (Queens)
About The Position
AHRC NYC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to monitor the health and safety needs of people supported in its Queens ICF residence and promote their wellness. The position is based in Jamaica, Queens, and covers overnight shifts on Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The pay rate is $35–$36.50 per hour. The LPN supervises and participates in care provided by direct support staff, administers medications, monitors and documents health information, carries out ordered medical treatments, and communicates with individuals, families, medical providers, and nursing supervisors. The role also supports infection control, emergency procedures, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and required training.
Requirements
- Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
- AHA or equivalent CPR certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as part of a team.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, people supported, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- Ability to implement the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Residential Nursing Services Department.
- Ability to oversee care and the use of supplies and equipment, and to maintain the appearance of the site.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and participate with direct support staff in personal hygiene, activities of daily living, incontinence care, and environmental cleanliness.
- Supervise and participate in mealtime and feeding protocols to ensure adherence to nutritional and medical guidelines.
- Administer medications according to established procedures.
- Report and oversee infection control practices in accordance with agency and program-specific exposure control plans.
- Ensure adequate basic first-aid supplies are available according to departmental guidelines.
- Report and document medical findings for RN review and inclusion in individuals’ nursing service plans.
- Immediately report significant deviations in an individual’s medical status to the RN Supervisor.
- Communicate, report, and document issues and concerns to primary medical providers and the RN Supervisor.
- Communicate with families and maintain contact to discuss pertinent medical concerns.
- Provide post-operative, routine, or preventative treatments and interventions as ordered by a physician or RN, including G-tube feedings, wound and skin care, urinary drainage system maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, and range-of-motion therapy.
- Obtain baseline medical information and monitor vital signs and weights.
- Ensure ongoing compliance and quality assurance with federal and state regulations applicable to residence operations.
- Use appropriate medical charting skills.
- Attend medical appointments as requested by the RN Supervisor, as scheduling permits.
- Follow established emergency notification procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of people supported.
- Provide coverage in accordance with established staffing schedules.
- Attend and successfully complete required training programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
