Job Description
Under general supervision, is responsible for providing medical treatment, first aid, emergency care and medications, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with ADAPT of the Hudson Valley policies, the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and the standards of the profession.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse - Residential will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assisting Registered Nurse in coordinating following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences.
• Keeps progress notes under supervision of registered nurse for each client and summarizes for quarterly, semi-annual and annual reviews.
• Provides health care to individuals receiving services as instructed by registered nurse. Provides direct hygiene and health instruction to individuals receiving services and families as required.
• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification, reporting any finding to registered nurse and consulting physician, implementing appropriate protective and preventive measures and monitoring infection control practices.
• Provides first aid to persons in need of immediate care, with referral to registered nurse or outside emergency services as necessary.
• Maintains a calendar for all appointments. Schedules appointments and follows up on physicians’ recommendations.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data via progress notes.
• Administers medications when appropriate. Supervises storage of medications and assists in oversight and ordering of medication.
• Assists registered nurse in maintaining AMAP re-certification files.
• Obtains consent for surgery of residents in absence of registered nurse.
• Refers all consults and diagnostic reports to registered nurse for review.
• Attends and transports clients to appointments as necessary.
• Attends team meetings as scheduled.
• Attends to clients’ medical conditions.
• Keeps abreast of changes in Nursing field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, consumers, families and outside contacts
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
• Must be willing to work at various program sites
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
• License and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and maintain it in good standing
• CPR