Licensed Practical Nurse
1 day ago
Equiliem is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses for Full-Time to Part-Time hours to work with People with Developmental Disabilities. The population including some individuals who are medically or physically disabled, as well as some who are confined to wheelchairs. There is a fluctuating need (one that may change from day-to-day and not for a fixed number of positions).
Detailed Specifications
The following specifications cover LPN qualifications and duties for Western New York DDSOO community sites throughout Erie and Niagara counties. Current needs are the following locations but are subject to change. Candidates for this position will be required to have a NYS driver's license and may be required to report to more than one location.
LPN Duties to Be Performed
- Consistently attends to health needs of all individuals.
- Institutes physician's orders as appropriate and advises Residential Nurse of new orders for medications and/or treatment.
- Prepares, administers and documents all medications and treatments prescribed by physician's orders, promoting independence based on self-medication administration assessments and habilitation plans.
- Administers insulin and monitors blood glucose levels via glucometer, administers injectables and medications via tube (g/j/PEG) as well as administering and ensuring accountability of controlled medications. Documents as required.
- Follows standard procedure for ordering and receiving medications. Documents using proper forms.
- Implements catheterization orders, tracheostomy care, pharyngeal suctioning as well as any additional medical nursing treatment as deemed necessary and within LPN standards of practice.
- Documents health concerns (including seizures, menses, vital signs including temperatures, Client, unusual behavior, etc.) which may indicate health care problems; gathers facts and reports significant information to the appropriate health care providers. Attends medical appointments as assigned.
- Assists staff with concerns or questions regarding individuals' care within the LPN scope of practice.
- Participates in the development and review of habilitation plans/goal plans. Implements and provides documentation for plans.
- Provides opportunities for Community inclusion utilizing community resources to develop personal relationships with members of the community.
- Provides opportunities to make appropriate choices; offers suggestions for new choices.
- Provides training and assistance to develop skills to promote self-reliance.
- Provides opportunities for individuals to contribute to his/her own life and the lives of those around them, both in their community and their home.
- Ensures timely documentation of activities in individual's habilitation/medical notes.
C. Promotes individuals' safety and rights on a daily basis.
- Treats individuals with respect and dignity, observing their rights to privacy, confidentiality, and personal choice.
- Provides individuals with the level of supervision which meets their needs as identified in their Protective Oversight Plan (ex: fire drill evacuation, bedtime safety, etc.) and/or specific issues that may arise. (ex: illness)
- Ensures safety by reporting needed repairs/safety issues in a timely manner.
- Reports all allegations of neglect, mistreatment, and abuse, promptly and according to established guidelines.
- Maintains current LPN licensure, CPR certification, and mandated Infection Control course work and training.
- Participates in proper meal preparation & portion control according to prescribed diets & individuals' preferences. Ensures proper food storage following proper sanitation principles.
- Maintains a clean and homelike environment.
- Follows Personnel and Medical policies and procedures; completes necessary documentation (ex: Time and Attendance records, shift reports, minor event logs, etc.)
- Works cooperatively with and communicates appropriately with other team members, promoting a harmonious environment for the consumer.
- Administers medications and injections.
- Performs tube feedings.
- Collects blood samples if certified for venipuncture.
- Provides colostomy care.
- Observes individuals and reports changes in their condition.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Obtains specimens for analysis and performs other medical procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Prepares and applies simple dressings.
- Bathes and feeds patients/residents.
- Cares for individuals and their quarters by performing such tasks as making beds, changing linen, lifting and moving consumers and caring for their personal effects.
F. Medication administration and tube feeding via gastrostomy or jejunal tube observation as explained in Exhibit A.
Locations: Throughout West Seneca, Orchard Park, Lake View, and Hamburg, NY.
Shifts: Various - Mainly evenings, and nights. Full-Time includes every other weekend and some holidays, Part-Time may be more flexible.
Contract: Up to 2 years.
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
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