LPN Citizens Shoreham ICF

Citizens Options Unlimited; East Shoreham (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate licensed practical nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential medical support to individuals in a medically frail intermediate care facility, ensuring optimal health care through medication administration and monitoring. You will coordinate specialized medical services and advocate for residents, helping them to actively participate in their care and maintain a high quality of life. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical nurse with CPR and medication knowledge.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care, preferably with ID population.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and monitor health status of ICF individuals.
• Coordinate medical services and advocate for individual needs.

Skills

CPR

Medication Knowledge

Fire Safety Training

Education

NYS Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Overview

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Citizens Medically Frail Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) provides enhanced medical support to those in need of 24-hour nursing services along with habilitative services, psychology, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, nutrition and recreation services. Residents with chronic medical conditions are able to remain in the community while receiving enhanced medical supports and reduce disruptive and restrictive hospital stays.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintains optimal health care for ICF individuals 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 individual
• Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction
• Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of an adult/child participant

Qualifications

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 the ID population