Nurse, LPN Residential and Day Services
About The Position
Nurse, LPN - Full time Salary Range: $23.75- $32.60 /hr based on verifiable experience We pay for experience; so please submit an updated resume so we can pay you! Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED. One-year experience as an LPN. Experience in ID/DD preferred. Computer Skills: Word processing, database, Internet software, E-mail. Certificates and Licenses: NYS License as a Practical Nurse. Certification in First Aid and CPR. Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Who we are looking for: We are looking for a caring, engaging LPN to coordinate and perform health-care services for individuals with developmental disabilities and provides direct supervision for OPWDD delegated LPN nursing functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Acts as the primary medical coordinator for individuals in the residence; Interviews individuals to determine medical problems and conditions. Acts as primary staff person for documentation of medication administration in the medication database. Reviews medication administration records on a regular basis. Administers specified medication and notes time and amount on medication administration database. Assists Registered Nurse with physical examinations as needed. Reviews physician's orders and follow-up needs with Registered Nurse. Administers First Aid and CPR on an emergency and as needed basis. Observes individuals and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the program RN. Counsels individuals on good health habits. QualificationsAdditional Requirements: A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Medication Administration certification (or eligibility for certification). SCIP-R certification (or eligibility for certification) based on program need.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One-year experience as an LPN.
- NYS License as a Practical Nurse.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR.
- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Medication Administration certification (or eligibility for certification).
- SCIP-R certification (or eligibility for certification) based on program need.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ID/DD preferred.
- Computer Skills: Word processing, database, Internet software, E-mail.
Responsibilities
- Acts as the primary medical coordinator for individuals in the residence
- Interviews individuals to determine medical problems and conditions.
- Acts as primary staff person for documentation of medication administration in the medication database.
- Reviews medication administration records on a regular basis.
- Administers specified medication and notes time and amount on medication administration database.
- Assists Registered Nurse with physical examinations as needed.
- Reviews physician's orders and follow-up needs with Registered Nurse.
- Administers First Aid and CPR on an emergency and as needed basis.
- Observes individuals and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the program RN.
- Counsels individuals on good health habits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
