Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional nursing care to the agency’s home care clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client care, data collection, and team collaboration with support to the Registered Nurse.
• Ensure timely and proper completion of all agency related documents and ensure that all documentation meets NYDOH regulations and agency standards.
• Provides supervision of HCSS, PCA, and HHA staff to ensure safety and compliance with plan of care.
• Teach, train, and provide oversight to HCSS, PCA, and HHA staff – including proper use of of durable medical equipment other care aides.
• Complete routine home visits.
• Prefill medication for clients per medical order and Plan of Care.
• Perform agency requested “Meet & Greets” to ensure appropriateness and ability to provide a safe plan of care in the home environment.
• Perform client’s personal care and/or assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• On-call and after office hours may be required at times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:

• Director of Clinical Services

Pay: $23 to $25 per hour

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid and current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license and registration.
• Previous home care experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete a Competency & Proficiency Test and Skills Evaluation appropriate to job title before hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to function with minimum direct supervision, to make decisions, to problem solve, and to manage emergencies.
• Ability to relate to diverse and multi-cultural populations.
• Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities.
• Pass a physical examination and immunization requirements after being offered employment and complete a health assessment annually, thereafter.
• Possess a current, valid New York State driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Completion of CCOR's orientation program.

Environmental Conditions:

• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the community.
• May be exposed to weather and temperature extremes.
• May be exposed to infectious or communicable disease.

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