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East End Disability Associates, Inc. Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) in Riverhead, New York
Description $2,000 sign-on bonus!!
East End Disability Associates Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). EEDA is hiring full-time LPN.
Shifts: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends are included based on program needs.
Hourly Rate: $30/hr.
Locations include: Rocky Point, Wading River, Manorville, Riverhead, Southampton, and Jamesport, NY.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available after 90-day orientation. 403(b) retirement plan. 18-days of paid time off (PTO). 7 NYS Paid Sick days. Paid holidays. Commitment Bonus. Referral Bonus. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Life insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in IDT conferences as required.
- Participates in written nursing plans of care for caseload with RN Supervisor
- Participates as appropriate in planning and implementation of training of EEDA personnel.
- Ensure that 1st aid kits are stocked.
- Check that medications are in the houses weekly.
- Maintains medical record for caseload.
- Ensures all medications are stored properly.
- Checks medication weekly to ensure that medications are in the houses.
- Prepares monthly MARs and medications.
- Review medical consults with RN.
- Ensures medical follow through on all medical appointments, including any new orders and follow up appointments needed.
- Reviews MAR and medical logs Monthly.
- Liaison with pharmacy in ensuring medications are provided to residence.
- Attends monthly nursing meetings.
- Reviews and completes incident reporting paperwork as needed.
- Ensures compliance with OPWDD regulations.
- Act as the liaison with family members regarding medical issues.
- Weekly communication/report with RN supervisor.
- Completes monthly meal observations at each residence.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma and completed LPN course.
- N.Y. State Licensed Practical Nurse License required.
- N.Y. State Drivers License preferred.
- Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations preferred.
- Experience with ID/DD preferred or equivalent.
Summary:
Under supervision of a Registered Nurse a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse, is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Their duties include checking vital signs, recording a patients medical history, and assisting Individuals with activities of daily living.