Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Citizens Helen Kaplan ICF

Citizens Options Unlimited; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Options Unlimited in Plainview, NY seeks an experienced LPN to maintain optimal health care for ICF consumers by administering medications and treatments, under the RN's direction.

The role requires NYS LPN license, CPR and fire safety training, medication knowledge, and at least six months of hospital or long-term care experience, preferably with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On-site, full-time.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS licensed practical nurse.
• CPR, fire safety training, and medication knowledge are required.
• Six months of hospital or long-term care experience, preferably with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains optimal health care for ICF consumers by administering medication and medical treatments.
• Monitors health status and coordinates delivery of primary and specialized medical services.
• Acts as medical services advocate under the direction of the RN.

Skills

CPR certification

Fire safety training

Medication knowledge

Education

New York LPN license

Job description

Overview

Maintains optimal health care for ICF consumers by administering medication and medical treatments, and monitoring health status. Coordinates the delivery of primary and specialized medical services under the direction of the RN, and serves as medical services advocate for each consumer. Requirements Must be a NYS licensed practical nurse.CPR, fire safety training, and medication knowledge is required. Six months of hospital or long-term care experience, preferably working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.