Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint Dominic's Family Services; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking a Registered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a residential setting. The LPN administers medications, monitors health conditions, documents care, and collaborates with residential and clinical teams to promote residents’ health and well-being.

The role requires current NY/LPN licensure, BLS certification, and preferably 1 year of OPWDD-certified residential experience.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Ability to provide nursing services in accordance with the LPN scope of practice.
• 1 year experience working in an OPWDD-certified residential program or similar community-based setting preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to individuals in accordance with their assessed medical needs and nursing plans.
• Monitor health condition changes and report them to supervisors or medical staff.
• Perform nursing evaluations and follow established health protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Coordinate medical appointments and follow-up with care teams.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and EMR records.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

OPWDD experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time/Part Time Full Time Total Hours Per Week 35 From Salary $50,000 To Salary $55,000

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services and health-related support to individuals receiving services in a residential setting. The LPN is responsible for promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals by providing quality nursing care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring health conditions, maintaining accurate medical documentation, supporting medical appointments, and collaborating with the residential and clinical teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to individuals in accordance with their assessed medical needs, physician orders, nursing plans, and agency procedures.
• Monitor individuals for changes in physical or medical condition and promptly communicate significant changes to the appropriate Registered Nurse, medical provider, supervisor, and/or residential management.
• Perform nursing evaluations and follow established protocols for health concerns, injuries, illnesses, and changes in condition.
• Provide treatments and other nursing interventions within the scope of practice and in accordance with applicable orders.
• Monitor individuals with chronic medical conditions and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies and follow agency emergency procedures, including contacting emergency medical services when indicated.
• Participate in health and safety reviews and assist with identifying potential health risks.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices according to agency protocol and procedures.
• Coordinate and/or support individuals' medical, dental, psychiatric, specialty, and other healthcare appointments as assigned.
• Review appointment recommendations and ensure that follow-up orders and instructions are communicated to the appropriate members of the individuals’ care team.
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining medical documentation from healthcare providers.
• Follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, referrals, treatments, and other medical recommendations.
• Ensure that medical recommendations are communicated and implemented in a timely manner.
• Document appointments, recommendations, follow-up actions, and outcomes in the appropriate record
• Communicate relevant medical information, changes in condition, and outstanding follow-up needs to the appropriate nursing and residential staff
• Complete all required charting in the agency's designated Electronic Medical Record (EMR) regarding the medical care and health status of individuals served, including medical concerns, interventions, changes in condition, communications, follow-up, and other pertinent medical information.
• Maintain and update the individual's paper medical chart in accordance with agency policies, nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure required medical documentation is accurately maintained in the appropriate location, whether in the EMR or paper medical chart.
• Complete and/or ensure completion of routine medical documentation and tracking requirements
• Assist by reinforcing established training to Direct Support Professionals and other staff regarding individuals' specific medical needs and health-related supports.
• Maintain appropriate medication storage, security, accountability, and disposal practices.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and ensure that medication orders and documentation are current.
• Participate in medication reviews and audits assigned.
• If needed, administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, the individual's medication regimen, agency policies, and applicable regulations and document as required
• Perform other nursing-related duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Ability to provide nursing services in accordance with the LPN scope of practice.
• I year Experience working in an OPWDD-certified residential program or similar community-based setting preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider, maintained throughout employment.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to escort individuals to medical appointments
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Some physical effort when assisting or providing care to individuals
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
• Required to commute to other agency locations as needed.