LPN (OPWDD) - Tandym Group : Job Details

A nonprofit services organization on Long Island is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team at one of the intermediate care facilities (ICF) in Suffolk County. About the Opportunity:

• Shifts: Evenings, Nights and/or Weekends
• Hours: 2pm to 10:30pm or 10pm to 6:30am
• Patient Population: ID/DD

• Provide hands on clinical support to people supported including but not limited to assessments, medication administration, responding to emergencies, nursing skills within scope of practice
• Complete a plan of nursing services (PONS) for each person supported on their caseload and ensure that all required documents are thorough, complete and up to date (i.e. CFA, PONS, Braden scale)
• Initiate and complete training every time there is a change in a person's status and no less than annually
• Ensure that all consultations, lab work, medical visits, medications etc. are completed as ordered for a designated caseload
• Participate in all nursing staff meetings & attend team meetings, administrative and management meetings to communicate medical information as needed and seek recommendations to improve medical care to individuals in each program
• Ensure that nursing department adherence to all ICF regulations and participates in ongoing surveys by OPWDD
• Confer with individuals who receive supports and services and their family members/correspondents by telephone and scheduled treatment team meetings to serve as an insightful resource and to discuss their specific questions related to their medical concerns
• Perform other duties, as instructed by supervisor

• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• 1+ year of related Nursing experience (Willing to train)