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    Licensed Practical Nurse - Yonkers, United States - Andrus Childrens Center

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    Job Overview of LPN - Per Diem

    Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients.

    Schedule: 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM on any day of the week, as needed

    Essential Duties of LPN - Per Diem

    Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

    1. Understanding and supporting the agency's mission & treatment philosophy:

    • Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
    • Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers
    • Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities

    2. Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents

    Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy

    Follows direction of Registered Nurse

    Accurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs

    Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)

    Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed

    Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately

    3. Documentation

    Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)

    Documents medication administration in medication administration record

    Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines

    Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested

    Completes other documentation as requested

    4. Collegiality/Teamwork

    Works effectively with others

    Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.

    Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary

    Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans

    Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned

    Supports overall strategic plan of the organization

    Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments

    Essential Qualifications of LPN- Per Diem

    Key qualifications include:

    • Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification.
    • Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred.
    • Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,
    • Specific skill set: Able to accept direction of a Registered Nurse. Perform nursing tasks within a framework; Strong medication administration skills. Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills to gather measurements/data; collect signs and symptoms for the health care team.
    • Experience with trauma preferred.
    • Ability to adhere to our organization's core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors.
    • Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred
    • NYS Driver's License
    • Ability to adhere access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

    Physical/Travel Requirements

    • Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

    Ability to carry out these motions:

    a. Reach

    b. Walk

    c. Climb Stairs

    d. Bend

    The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    Disclaimer

    Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus' right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

    EEO Statement

    Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.



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