LPN (P/T) - ICF Group Home (Queens)

AHRC NYC•Queens, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC NYC is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to monitor the health and safety needs of people supported at its Queens ICF residence and promote their wellness. The role is based in Jamaica, Queens, and the listed schedule is overnight, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The posting lists an hourly pay rate of $35–$36.50. The LPN oversees and participates in direct support staff’s health-related duties, administers medications, provides or coordinates medical treatments, documents health information, and communicates medical concerns to the RN Supervisor, medical providers, and families. The position also supports compliance with infection-control practices, emergency procedures, and applicable regulations, and attends training and medical appointments as requested.

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 Residential Nursing Services Department’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
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 is preferred but not required.
Valid New York State driver’s license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and participate in direct support staff tasks related to 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 services plans.
Immediately report significant deviations in a person’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 contacts to discuss pertinent medical concerns.
Provide post-operative, routine, or preventative medical treatments and interventions as ordered by an MD 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 relevant to residence operations.
Use appropriate medical charting practices.
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.