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Person Centered Services Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - HYBRID POSITION in Buffalo, New York
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - HYBRID POSITION
560 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA
Req #309
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Why Work for Person Centered Services?
When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals:
20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year! Increasing to 25 Days in your second year!
13 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401(k) - the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3%
Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses!
Employee Discount and Wellness Programs - Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness!
Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching
Position Overview:
As part of the clinical team of a Health Home Care Coordination Organization, the Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) works in collaboration with Registered Nurses, Behavioral Health Specialists, Care Coordinators, and Care Coordinator leadership to support people with developmental disabilities by proactively identifying current or potential health disparities, providing health promotion activities, facilitating referrals, and reviewing health records/assessments. This position commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and coworkers aligning with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Position Requirements:
LPN with 2+ years serving at risk populations, or 10 years nursing experience, required.
At least 2 years of experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities required .
Familiarity with person-first, person-centered planning concepts preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
Operate in a trauma-informed manner
Provide monitoring of physical health information
Serve as a consultant in situations where medical expertise is required
Support care coordination with in-person assessments as clinically needed
Develop creative and effective interventions to assist with supporting people receiving Care Coordination services
Conduct assessments and assist in developing Life Plans as needed and appropriate
Conduct clinical reviews for individual specific needs or overall program trends and outcomes
Participate in case conferences with care coordination to ensure continuity of care
Develop, provide health literacy resources and training for team members.
Assist Care Coordinators with the interpretation of assessments and screening tools, recommend additional screenings or assessments when appropriate, and facilitate access to preventative health screenings.
Occasional travel to assess for health and safety, provide education, or other in person duties as necessary or assigned
Assist with reconciling medication issues, discharge plans, referrals to specialists, and other health related tasks
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Additional Details
Full time
Monday - Friday
8 Hour Shift
Hybrid
Multiple Openings
Person Centered Services has a commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as staff selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, staff programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.00
Max Hiring Rate $28.00
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- 560 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA