Position Summary:
Provide comprehensive nursing care and intervention under the direction of a registered nurse to ensure that the health care needs of individuals receiving services are met. Assist individuals receiving services, as needed, in their day to day activities providing instruction and assistance as necessary.
Part time & Full time positions available!
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assumes all of the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional.
- Responsible for passing medications.
- Reports to program RN for all medical issues and guidance.
- Provides comprehensive nursing care, including detection of signs of illness or dysfunction. Provides routine and emergency nursing intervention as needed/assigned by RN. Enacts PRN and standing orders as approved by a physician.
- Able to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
- Documents pertinent care according to Springbrook Policies & Procedures.
- Observing, recording and reporting: symptoms, side effects, reactions, progress, and the effects of medications to the RN.
- Scheduling medical appointments for residents and attending these as necessary.
- Performing routine medication room checks to ensure all needed supplies and prescriptions are up to date.
- Proficiency with the Dr. First website which is used to procure prescriptions from our medical associates.
- Proficiency with Precision Care, documenting medication histories, appointments and other pertinent demographic and medical information.
- Supports the philosophy, goals and policies of the facility to the clients, clients’ families, allied personnel and the community, in a positive and constructive manner.
- Follows all policies and procedures of Springbrook, attending required in-service trainings.
- Follows all written behavior plans & goals, ensuring that all residents’ rights are honored.
- Utilizes constructive suggestions and directives from RN’s and administrators.
- Arrives promptly for shift and attends to duties/responsibilities while on the job.
- LPN will take part in the team approach and be able to function satisfactorily with all members of the staff.
- Will serve as a good role model for the participants.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned, and in whatever capacity necessary, as directed by the RN’s.
- Must be able to work overtime hours when necessary.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved practical nursing program, current NYS LPN license.
- Two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
- Awareness of current trends in nursing and nursing care with individuals with physical and mental challenges preferred.
- Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
- Access to reliable transportation as local travel may be required.
- Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
- Be able to perform all physical interventions.
- Swim in the Springbrook and community pools as necessary
- Employ appropriate conflict resolution strategies during interactions with colleagues and students.