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On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -- Palmer Center ICF

Overview

Requisition Number:

307

Date Posted:

2/25/2025

Location:

Palmer

Address:

1113 Flatbush Road

City:

Kingston

Category:

Clinical/Nursing

Description

The LPN at Palmer Center, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, will coordinate and oversee the health care needs of an established caseload. Prior experience with the geriatric population or in a nursing home environment is helpful at Palmer Center.

Responsibilities for this nursing position include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Administer medications and treatments to the individuals served according to the established Office for Persons With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Certification regulatory guidelines and agency policies.

+ Review the healthcare status of each individual served no less than quarterly.

+ Participate in the development, review, and update of an individual’s plan of care.

+ Provide for the development, with a physician, of medical care plan of treatment for an individual when the physician determines that such plan is required.

+ Implement appropriate and preventative healthcare measure included educating staff and individuals served in health and hygiene, infection control, detecting signs and symptoms of illness and basic first aid.

+ Provide specialized training to staff and individuals served as indicated by special needs.

+ Schedule medical appointments for the individuals served when indicated. Accompany or arrange for accompaniment of the individual to the appointment through the Program Manager.

+ Assure that all medical records are current, valid, and appropriately filed.

+ Report and take administrative direction from the RN, Sr. RN, and/or or Director of Nursing.

+ Communicate effectively with all staff to insure consistency, efficiency and follow through of healthcare needs of individuals served and program / agency goals.

+ Provide for and maintain the confidentiality of individuals served, their records, and their families.

+ Assures proper medical treatment is obtained in the event of injury, accident, or illness.

+ Assure appropriate follow up of protocol and OPWDD / agency procedures.

HOURS: 40/daytime hours; may vary based on needs of the program/rotating weekends

STARTING SALARY: $ 32.00 to $ 35.20 per hour

Minimum Requirements

+ NYS Licensed Practical Nurse

+ Ability to function autonomously under the direction of an RN and/or Senior RN

+ Minimum one year of clinical experience as an LPN

+ Computer skills

+ OPWDD experience preferred