LPN ICF Group Home

Job DescriptionAHRC NYC is looking for either a Full or Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for their Manhattan ICF residence and a Part-Time LPN for their Queens ICF residence. The LPN will monitor health and safety needs of people supported living in our residences to promote wellness.Manhattan Location: 126 East 126th Street.Day Shift Schedule: 3 days/week...Fri/Sat/Sun 7am-7pm.... can be filled with either one Full-time person or multiple Part-Time people.Full-time Salary: $62,400 per year plus comprehensive benefit package. See Benefit information below. Part-Time Pay Rate: $35-$36.50 per hour with No Benefits Overnight Part-Time Schedule: 7pm-7am Weds & Fri...Pay Rate $35-$36.50 per hour with No BenefitsQueens Location: 89-02 162nd Street in Jamaica Part-time: 7am-7pm....Sunday.....$35-$36.50 per hour....with No Benefits.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to): * Supervise and participate with the direct support staff tasks related to personal hygiene, Activities of Daily Living, incontinence care, and environmental cleanliness, ensuring these tasks are properly performed. * Supervise and participate with the direct support staff in mealtime and feeding protocols, to assure adherence to recommended nutritional and medical guidelines. * Perform medication administration as per procedure outline. * Report and oversee infection control practices as outlined per agency and per program- specific exposure control plans. * Oversee and ensure adequate basic First Aid supplies are available as necessary for the safety of people supported, per departmental guidelines. * Report and document medical findings for RN review and for inclusion to a persons plan of nursing services. * Communicate, report and document the issues and concerns of the person supported to primary medical provider and RN Supervisor. * Communicate with families and maintain family contacts to inform and discuss pertinent medical concerns of people supported. * Provide post-operative, routine or preventative medical treatments and interventions as per MD or RN order (i.e., G-tube feedings, wound and skin care, urinary drainage systems maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, passive and active range of motion therapy). * Obtain baseline and monitor medical information (Vital Sign Monitoring, Weights). * Ensure ongoing compliance and quality assurance with Federal and State regulations pertinent to the operation of the residence. * Utilize appropriate and expected medical charting skills. * Attend medical appointments as requested by RN Supervisor as individual LPN scheduling permits. * Observe and follow through on established emergency notification procedures in a manner which will ensure the safety and welfare of all people supported. * Provide coverage in accordance with established staffing schedules. * Attend and successfully complete all necessary training programs. * Perform other duties as assignedQualifications * Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure required. * AHA or equivalent CPR certification. * Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as member of a team. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, people supported, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. * Must have the ability to implement the programs goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Residential Nursing Services Department. * Must maintain the oversight of care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of the site. * Valid NYS Drivers license highly preferred.Additional InformationBenefits: for full-time positions only * 403(b) * 403(b) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savi