Licensed Practical Nurse - IDD Day Habilitation - Tandym Group : Job Details

A health services organization in Bronx is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team.About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm
• Setting: Day Program
• Patient Population: Adults

Responsibilities:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will

• Evaluate and assess the individuals' health needs and medical/nursing issues
• Design and implement the individuals' treatment plans
• Train and supervise direct care staff in implementing goals and treatment outcomes
• Communicate medical and health related concerns with Community Nurses
• Prepare and delivers in-services as required
• Maintain all requisite documentation, including all in-services and special instructions to staff: prepares monthly and episodic nursing note
• Provide direct medical/nursing services on a regular basis, on emergency basis and as prescribed by the Physician
• Request, administer, record, store, count and log medications; keep logs of destroyed medications
• Communicate with staff in regard to all of their issues and concerns presented to them
• Communicate effectively with on site supervisors in regard to participants' status as well as to relay and discuss all issues and concerns
• Conduct or assist with ongoing trainings in required health-related topics and specialized training as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of related work experience
• High School Diploma / GED
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• CPR certification
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills