Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive : Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.

Transfer Qualifications : Candidates must currently be a permanent Licensed Practical Nurse.

Duties Description This LPN is needed to provide hands on nursing coverage for the medically involved individuals who reside at Valatie South IRA.

Nursing / Clinical oversite will be provided by the Register Nurse 1 with administrative oversite provided by the Registered Nurse Supervisor 1.

This LPN will need to report to the base location of Cove Road IRA a minimum of 2x / month. There is no mileage reimbursement from the base to the other work site(s).

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Assist with nursing tasks within their scope of practice.
• Ensure that all medications and treatments required on that shift are performed and implemented as written, and the data is recorded.
• Provides documentation as needed.
• Ensures that the following documentation is accurate and available such as The Ready to Go, monthly MAR, Consents, Current Scripts
• Maintains tickler for OTC expiration dates and OTC orders for the individuals.
• Monitors / supervises individuals with insulin administration, and with PO daily medications / treatments.
• Provided first aide to individuals and monitor vital signs as needed and reporting to the Register Nurse12 their findings.
• Acts a liaison between the IRA Residential staff and the Registered Nurse1.
• Purchasing and organizing med room supplies
• Other duties as assigned.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.