LPN (OPWDD) -Day Program

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Department: OPWDD – Day Program
Location: Harlem, Manhattan
Pay Rate: $34 per hour

Schedules: Full time & Part Time Available
Shifts: Day (flexible); Full time: 36 hours, Part Time: 24 hours

Overview: The Registered Nurse will provide Day Program services to developmentally disabled individuals of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds.

Requirements:

• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
• High School Diploma
• CPR/BLS Certification
• 1-year experience in community health care services, preferably in Intellectual Disability/Behavioral Health.
• Valid New York State driver's license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist direct support staff with personal hygiene, activities of daily living (ADLs), incontinence care, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Oversee and participate in mealtime support and feeding protocols to ensure adherence to nutritional and medical guidelines.
• Administer medications in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Monitor and report infection control practices in compliance with organizational and site-specific exposure control plans.
• Ensure adequate first aid and medical supplies are available to maintain the safety and well-being of individuals supported.
• Document and report medical findings for RN review and inclusion in nursing care plans.
• Immediately report significant changes in an individual's medical condition to the RN Supervisor.
• Communicate, document, and follow up on medical concerns with healthcare providers and nursing leadership.
• Maintain communication with family members regarding pertinent medical updates and concerns.
• Provide routine, preventative, and post-operative nursing care and treatments as ordered by physicians or supervising nurses, including:
• • G-tube feedings
  • Wound and skin care
  • Urinary drainage system maintenance
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Passive and active range-of-motion exercises
• Obtain and monitor baseline medical information, including vital signs and weight tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to residential healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and charting.
• Attend medical appointments as requested and as scheduling permits.
• Follow established emergency procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all individuals supported.
• Provide coverage in accordance with staffing schedules and operational needs.
• Attend and successfully complete all required training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.