Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

LPN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeJamaica, Queens, NY, USA$43k - $46k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A New York State nursing license is required.
At least two years of licensed practical nurse experience are required.
At least one year of experience in community healthcare services is required.
The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools is required.
The role requires the ability to provide crisis intervention using interpersonal skills and a high level of maturity and responsibility.
Specialized training in intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
Basic knowledge of human services is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish and English speaking ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate medical and psychiatric care and medications for residents, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and regulatory compliance.
Assist with hands-on training of residential staff to maintain ongoing compliance and current practices.
Handle telephone calls and inquiries, provide necessary follow-up, and notify families and management when needed.
Act as liaison between the residence, day program, physicians, and families regarding resident medical issues.
Inform and instruct managers, coordinators, and residence staff about treatment and medication changes and verify that instructions are carried out on the next shift.
Update the registered nurse daily on each supported person's medical status.
Review prior-day medication documentation and notify the registered nurse of detected errors.
Review prior-day vital signs, glucose readings, and bowel movement charts and notify the registered nurse of irregularities.
Communicate pertinent medical information to the registered nurse, manager, day programs, and families as needed.
Write communication log notes concerning medical visits or medical situations and update medical summaries.
Notify the registered nurse and manager of medication or treatment changes and plan follow-up.
Report residents' medical symptoms to the registered nurse and follow the registered nurse's instructions.
Notify the registered nurse, manager, and behavior specialist of psychotropic medication changes and obtain necessary consents in conjunction with the registered nurse.
Implement directives issued by the registered nurse and manager as needed.
Coordinate medication administration, including verifying prescriptions, ordering medications, completing regulatory documentation, and overseeing staff medication administration in conjunction with and under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Maintain medication inventory, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medication, and required first-aid supplies, and routinely check expiration dates.
Transport and accompany residents to scheduled medical appointments and complete required follow-up after appointments.
Maintain medically related documentation, including medication administration records and physician consultations.
Complete documentation before the end of each shift and report issues and concerns to the registered nurse and residence manager.
Complete occurrence reports as required.
Complete residential habilitation notes, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Review and make daily entries in the house log book regarding pertinent resident and residence issues.
Monitor resident progress and notify appropriate parties of concerns, behavioral changes, or progress.
Apply emergency procedures during crises, including fire-safety procedures.
Provide residents with instruction or assistance in daily living, rehabilitation, or social skills according to the Individual Service Plan.
Supervise residents' medication intake as prescribed under the approved Medication Administration Procedure.
Administer medications as needed.
Review Precision Care at the beginning of each shift and follow up on medical, pharmacy, and nursing entries.
Enter new medications or medication changes on medication administration records, complete resident-specific information, and retain current prescriptions.
Provide ongoing training to residents and staff in areas identified in the Individual Service Plan in conjunction with the registered nurse and manager.
Provide client-specific hands-on training to staff members as directed by the registered nurse.
Attend meetings and in-services and participate in staff meetings and mandatory annual in-services as directed by the residence manager and registered nurse.

Desired Qualifications

Specialized training in intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Basic knowledge of human services.
Bilingual Spanish and English speaking ability.

Min

USD $43,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $46,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Coordinate all medical/psychiatric care and medications for residents ensuring proper documentation, follow-up and regulatory compliance. Assist with hands-on training of residential staff to ensure this compliance is ongoing and current. Secondary responsibilities include resident care and oversight in ADL's. The scope of the unique nursing practice uses the framework necessary to ensure safe and competent nursing care involving each person and their circle of support. Our mission is to ensure access to the best health care, clinical supports and well-trained staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handles telephone calls and inquiries; provides necessary follow-up; keeps family and management notified when necessary
Acts as liaison between Residence, Day Program, Physicians and families on all resident medical related issues
Assure that Manager/ Coordinator and residence staff are fully informed and instructed about treatment/medication changes verbally, via log book, MAR, Med change board and ensures that instructions are being carried out by staff on next shift
Updates RN daily on person supported medical status
Review medication documentation from previous day - Notify RN of any errors detected
Review Vital Signs/Glucose readings from previous day and Bowel Movement charts, Notifies RN of any irregularities
Communicate pertinent medical information RN, Manager, Day Programs and families as needed
Write communication log notes that pertain to medical visits or any medical situations and update medical summaries
Notify RN and Manager of med or treatment changes and plan for follow-up
Report resident's medical symptoms to the RN and follows instructions from RN
Notify RN, Manager and Behavior specialist of psychotropic med changes and in conjunction with RN and obtain necessary consents
Responsible to implement all directives issued by RN and Manager as needed
Oversee coordination of all medication administration including verifying prescriptions, ordering medications, regulatory documentation, and staff administration of medications in conjunction with RN and under supervision of RN
Maintain medication inventory including prescription medications, over the counter medication and required first aid supplies are in stock at all times and that check expiration dates are routinely checked
Transports and accompanies residents on as scheduled medical appointments and completes all necessary follow-up upon return from appointment.
Ensures maintenance of all medically related documentation (MAR, MD Consults, etc.)
Responsible to complete all documentation prior to end of shift and report all issues/concerns to RN and Residence Manager
Completes the documentation of Occurrence Reports as required
Completes necessary residential habilitation notes, progress notes and other required documentation
Reviews and makes daily entries into House Log Book on all pertinent resident/residence related issues
Monitors resident progress and notifies applicable others of concerns, changes in behavior or of progress.
Knows and applies emergency procedures in event of a crisis including fire safety
Provides individual residents instruction and/or assistance with daily living skills and rehabilitation or social skills in accordance with Individual Service Plan
Supervises residents' intake of medication as prescribed in accordance with OMRDD approved Medication Administration Procedure
Administer medications as needed
Review Precision Care at the beginning of each shift and follow up on all medical/pharmacy/nursing related entries
Notify RN and Manager of med or treatment changes and plan for follow-up
Enter new meds or med changes on MAR, complete resident specific information and retain a current Rx for all meds
Provides ongoing training to residents and staff in areas of need identified in Individual Service Plan in conjunction with RN & Manager
Provides hands-on client specific training to staff members as directed by RN
Attends various meetings/in-services, participates in staff meetings in conjunction with mandatory annual in-services as directed by Residence Manager I RN

Licence Practical NurceRegistered Nurse Salary: Minimum - $43,000.00, Maximum - $46,000.00 Annually

Benefits Overview:

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

New York State License Nurse
Two+ years LPN experience
Minimum of One year experience in community health care services
Excellent written and verbal communication
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Specialized training in I/DD
Basic knowledge of human services
Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].

ID

2021-10460

Work Location

In Person

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1978

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