Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

When you serve as a licensed practical nurse at Heritage Christian Services, you can put your critical thinking and leadership skills to work every day. You're choosing not to limit yourself to a single role. Sometimes you'll be an advocate for people with disabilities to make sure they are included in choosing the best health care options for themselves. Other times you'll serve behind the scenes as an ally, assisting a person and his or her support team with understanding various health care topics and different types of medications and procedures. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership to others. You’ll enjoy being part of a team that values a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Pay rate for this position: $21.00 - $24.00 / hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities

1. Carry out the plan of medical care developed and implemented by the RN or the individuals we support.
2. Reinforce teaching of health-related topics and medical tasks, i.e., diabetes and insulin injections, medication administration, g-tubes, respiratory treatments and use of oxygen taught first by the RN.
3. Observe for signs and symptoms of dysfunction of a person, document and collaborate next steps of care with the RN, complete hands-on care for people supported alongside staff to include all ADL’s.
4. Advocate for people supported while in the hospital and provide end-of-life care within the residential setting.
5. Provide input to the RN for formulation and implementation of the care plan to meet the needs of each person supported.
6. Work primarily evening shifts as well as some daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• New York State Department of Education licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Valid NYS Driver License.
• Long-term care experience and experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility of scheduling with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Critical thinking skills and leadership ability.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity, and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.

Heritage Christian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.