Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Liberty ARC
- Schenectady, NY
- $21.33-29.03 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- One-year experience in clinical nursing setting and/or experience with the developmentally disabled preferred.
- Valid NYS driver's license that meets agency standards
- Travel is required; employee must have reliable transportation available
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Maintain communication and documentation by reporting any concerns or medical problems to RN, and completing medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with training of staff (under RN guidance).
- Administer medications/treatments as ordered by the physician, including subcutaneous and IM injections, insertion of G-tubes, Foley catheterizations, wound care, etc.
- Attend medical appointments, report information to physician and follow up after the appointment to RN for directions.
- Monitor medical supplies and medications, order as needed.
- Provide medical services to individual in the residential programs, in compliance with agency policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations.
- Attend mandated training as required ensuring LPN license is current.
- Crosscheck Plans of Nursing (PONs), doctor's orders or prescriptions, and Medical Administration Records (MAR's) to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance.