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.