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Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hours: 3pm-11pm or 10pm-9am and weekends.

Full and Part Time Shifts Available

Hourly Rate: $23.00-$25.00
Responsibilities

  • Administer medications, provide nursing treatments and gather patient measurements, signs and symptoms that can be used by the RN in making decisions about the nursing care of specific patients.
  • Accompany consumers and act as an informational intermediary for medical/surgical or specialist appointments.
  • Participate as a team member of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Participate as directed by the RN in identification and prevention of client abuse and identification of or provision of care in emergency conditions.
  • Participate in Health Teaching to include, but not limited to, patient teaching regarding signs and symptoms of medication side effects, disease process and management in relation to life style factors.
  • Participate in consumer Health Counseling based on the cognitive level of consumer, i.e., the importance of hand washing in infection control.
  • Provide nursing treatments relative to restorative care and health maintenance, including, but not limited to: monitoring bowel and bladder training, stormy/wound care. Reporting of signs and symptoms of post-surgical complications and monitoring of chronically ill consumers.
  • Participate in Supportive Care, including, but not limited to, chronic pain management, hospice, and palliative care.
  • Participate in Medication Management, including, but not limited to, administration of medication, maintenance of MAR’s, timely reordering of medications, the integrity and orderliness of the medication cart and/or room, the appropriate disposition of outdated medications as per policy.
  • Maintain documentation as appropriate, including, but not limited to, accurate tickler files, medical records, appointment schedules and nurses notes.
  • Performs related duties as requested by RN.

 

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Licensed Professional Nursing Program
  • Must possess current LPN license to practice in the State of New York.
  • At least one year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
  • Current CPR certification.

The Arc Rockland offers competitive salaries and a benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, tuition assistance, generous time off policy, TDA and an agency funded pension plan. We offer on-going training, supervision and opportunities to advance in an atmosphere where our employees are valued.

Please send your resume in confidence to jobs@rocklandarc.org or fax (845) 267-2364.

 

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive.  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work. 

The Arc Rockland has partnered with the Empire State Purchasing Group. Vendors may submit bids electronically. Please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/arc-of-rockland for RFP and bidding opportunities.

Thank You to The Arc Rockland’s Corporate Sponsors:

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