Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Overview of Licensed Practical Nurse

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients. 

Schedules Available :  Tuesday thru Saturday 11am to 8:00pm 

Essential Duties of Licensed Practical Nurse

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.      Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy:

• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
• Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers
• Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities

2.      Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents 

-          Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy 

-          Follows direction of Registered Nurse

-          Accurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs

-          Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare) 

-          Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed

-         Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately

3.      Documentation 

-          Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare) 

-          Documents medication administration in medication administration record      

-          Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines

-          Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested

-          Completes other documentation as requested 

  4.      Collegiality/Teamwork

-     Works effectively with others 

-         Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.

-         Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary

-        Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans

-         Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned

-      Supports overall strategic plan of the organization

-     Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments

Essential Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse

Key qualifications include:  

• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification. 
• Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred.
• Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Specific skill set: Able to accept direction of a Registered Nurse. Perform nursing tasks within a framework; Strong medication administration skills. Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills to gather measurements/data; collect signs and symptoms for the health care team.
• Experience with trauma preferred. 
• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors. 
• Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred
• NYS Driver’s License preferred
• Ability to adhere access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Benefits of Licensed Practical Nurse

• Generous PTO: 4 weeks of vacation, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development 

Physical/Travel Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse

• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

Ability to carry out these motions:

a.       Reach

b.      Walk

c.       Climb Stairs

d.      Bend

e.       Kneel 

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.