Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to provide daily nursing care, order medications, provide updates to the RN and Nurse Practitioners, train and orient AMAP’s, schedule appointments, participate in Center activities and complete required documentation. Multiple shifts available.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Promote the individuals’ recovery by implementing the treatment or rehabilitation plan.
• Provide support and consultation and initiate peer support among program participants.
• Oversight and participation in medication administration, tube feeding, diabetic injections and ordering of medication.
• Promote program participant input in the development of program activities.
• Oversee the safety and well- being of the program participants.
• Oversee and upkeep the maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, appointments, trainings, and committees.
• Maintain documentation as required.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Promote a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative team work and positive communication in alignment with the Kelberman’s culture, values and mission.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Job related tasks may involve possible exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or spills or splashes from these substances. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman sites.
• OSHA exposure category l.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Must be able remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS

• Job related tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or the potential for skin or mucous membrane contact from spills or splashes of these substances.
• May be exposed to verbal and physical aggression of people we support.
• Will have exposure to unpredictable people we support and situations when working at sites.
• OSHA Exposure Category I

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and must have fluency in the English language.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and walk and must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Employee will work with people we support with disabilities and may be exposed to verbal and physical aggression.
• Employee must have the ability to lift 60lbs.
• Must have the ability to bend, twist, lift and squat, reach with arms, hands and fingers.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people we support with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

All staff, individuals at sites, visitors, family members, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description may be changed at any time and does not constitute a contract or agreement.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people
• Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.
• Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
• Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of quality assurance, fiscal management and regulatory compliance of programs and services for persons with significant development and/or healthcare needs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizational management, systems development, continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• Must be able to maintain focus in a very busy work environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage time independently, adhering to all deadlines including unexpected demands for information and/or additional assignments.
• Must be able to work with diverse personalities, needs, wants and abilities of individuals
• Must be able to effectively lead groups / curriculum to individuals with varying abilities, diagnosis and interests.
• Must be able to lead group and one-on-one trainings and discussions.
• Must have good negotiation and counseling skills.
• Must have professionalism in all decision making.
• Use of good judgment based on regulatory and quality standards is required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• A.A.S. Degree or High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate.
• Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.
• Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities), · Travel and transport is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and require reliable transportation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.