Licensed Practical Nurse (WNY)
- Heritage Christian Services
- Amherst, NY, USA
Job Description
When you serve as an LPN at Heritage Christian, 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 and live their best lives. 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 will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership to others! You will enjoy being part of a team that values a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the plan of medical care developed for the individuals we support.
- Reinforce teaching of health related services provided by the RN and observation of the individuals’ health care needs.
- After initial training has been provided by the RN, the LPN will in-service and reinforce teaching to include but not limited to the Exposure Control Plan, Infection Control, oral care, skin integrity, constipation, seizures, vital signs, confidentiality, medical progress notes,
- Provides input to the RN for formulation and implements the Nursing Process to meet the needs of each individual in the residence they are responsible for.
- Implementation of the Nursing Service Plan & Nursing Plan of Care
- Works with RN to ensure that medication certification renewals are scheduled and completed by the RN within the residence they are responsible for.
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 abililty 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. As you speak out, be strong, faithful and well.
Heritage Christian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.
Heritage Christian Services is a thriving human services agency in the Finger Lakes and Western New York regions. We primarily support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential programs, day habilitation programs, and a variety of community services.
We are looking to hire RNs and LPNs to join our team. When you apply to be a nurse at Heritage Christian, you can put your critical thinking and assessment skills to work every day. You’ll enjoy being part of a team that values a holistic approach to health and wellness.
At Heritage Christian Services, enjoy generous paid time off, pension, 403(b) retirement plan option, affordable insurance coverage for health/dental/vision, performance bonuses plus rewards for tenure, and additional perks such as a homebuyer’s club, competitive tuition reimbursement programs, and more!