Licensed Practical Nurse- Per Diem
About The Position
The William George Agency for Children’s Services is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). It serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist the RN in providing high-quality nursing care and health education to the residents. This role involves medication administration, developing health/safety plans, maintaining medical records, conducting examinations, and ensuring adherence to safety standards and agency policies.
Requirements
- Current NYS Registration for LPN (copy required upon hire)
- Valid New York State Driver’s License
- Yearly physical (required within 1 month after hire)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to administer medications
- Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.
- Must successfully complete all required background checks: NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR), Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR), NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL), NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List, Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable), NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), NYS Professions – Professional License Check.
- Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adolescent teens
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN in providing high quality nursing care and health education to the residents of The William George Agency.
- Assist the RN in medication administration.
- Assist the RN in developing health/safety related plans for the residents and staff.
- Maintain documentation in a medical record for each child at The William George Agency in accordance with established practices and NYS OCFS regulations.
- Administer medications to residents at cottages, school or other designated areas as directed by nursing supervisor.
- Conduct appropriate medical and health examinations as directed by Medical Director/Nursing Supervisor or stipulated by NYS OCFS regulations.
- Assist in staff physical exams to include BP and maintain written records for medical clinic/personnel.
- Perform tasks as assigned by supervising nurse to insure optimum functioning of the Medical Health Clinic, including maintaining inventory of medical supplies/equipment, routine housekeeping duties, and scheduling/transporting residents to medical trips.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Nursing Supervisor.
- Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice and policy of The William George Agency.
- Adhere to all rules, regulations, policies and philosophy of The William George Agency and The Office of Children and Family Services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and retirement plan options
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
