Licensed Practical Nurse Respite Care

WEEKLY PAY!
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 person's plan of nursing services.
• Reporting immediately any significant deviations in the medical status of a person supported to RN Supervisor.
• 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 assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 Driver's license highly preferred.

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact:
Jacqueline Shiels
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 201
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
Jacqueline@bondhealthstaffing.com