LPN ICF Group Home

Job DescriptionAHRC NYC is looking for either a Full or Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for their Manhattan ICF residence and a Part-Time LPN for their Queens ICF residence. The LPN will monitor health and safety needs of people supported living in our residences to promote wellness.Manhattan Location: 126 East 126th Street.Day Shift Schedule: 3 days/week...Fri/Sat/Sun 7am-7pm.... can be filled with either one Full-time person or multiple Part-Time people.Full-time Salary: $62,400 per year plus comprehensive benefit package. See Benefit information below. Part-Time Pay Rate: $35-$36.50 per hour with No Benefits Overnight Part-Time Schedule: 7pm-7am Weds & Fri...Pay Rate $35-$36.50 per hour with No BenefitsQueens Location: 89-02 162nd Street in Jamaica Part-time: 7am-7pm....Sunday.....$35-$36.50 per hour....with No Benefits.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to): Supervise and participate with the direct support staff tasks related to personal hygiene, Activities of Daily Living, incontinence care, and environmental cleanliness, ensuring these tasks are properly performed.Supervise and participate with the direct support staff in mealtime and feeding protocols, to assure adherence to recommended nutritional and medical guidelines.Perform medication administration as per procedure outline.Report and oversee infection control practices as outlined per agency and per program- specific exposure control plans.Oversee and ensure adequate basic First Aid supplies are available as necessary for the safety of people supported, per departmental guidelines.Report and document medical findings for RN review and for inclusion to a persons plan of nursing services.Communicate, report and document the issues and concerns of the person supported to primary medical provider and RN Supervisor.Communicate with families and maintain family contacts to inform and discuss pertinent medical concerns of people supported.Provide post-operative, routine or preventative medical treatments and interventions as per MD or RN order (i.e., G-tube feedings, wound and skin care, urinary drainage systems maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, passive and active range of motion therapy).Obtain baseline and monitor medical information (Vital Sign Monitoring, Weights).Ensure ongoing compliance and quality assurance with Federal and State regulations pertinent to the operation of the residence.Utilize appropriate and expected medical charting skills.Attend medical appointments as requested by RN Supervisor as individual LPN scheduling permits.Observe and follow through on established emergency notification procedures in a manner which will ensure the safety and welfare of all people supported.Provide coverage in accordance with established staffing schedules.Attend and successfully complete all necessary training programs.Perform other duties as assignedQualificationsCurrent NYS Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure required.AHA or equivalent CPR certification.Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as member of a team.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, people supported, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.Must have the ability to implement the programs goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Residential Nursing Services Department.Must maintain the oversight of care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of the site.Valid NYS Drivers license highly preferred.Additional InformationBenefits: for full-time positions only403(b)403(b) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceHealth savi