Options for Community Living, Inc.
LPN, Part-Time
5 months ago
Hempstead
Job Description Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: • Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and must maintain an up to date professional license., • Minimum of 1 year of experience serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness or with developmental disabilities., • Generous PTO: Wellness, Vacation and Sick time, • 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, • Employee Assistance Program, • Tuition Assistance, • Wellness Initiatives, • Paid Training & On-the-Job Training, • Promotional Opportunities The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity). Schedule: Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (21 hours/week) Location: In person based out of our Hempstead office, with field visits required. Pay Type: Non-exempt Responsibilities: The Health Care Facilitator (LPN) provides training and assistance to residents of the supportive housing program in order to help them attain and maintain optimal physical health by coordinating health care planning with residents' health care practitioners. • Coordinate and be a liaison with medical providers for all Supportive Housing residents., • Problem-solve to manage acute and chronic medical conditions., • Liaise with home health aides as needed., • Assist resident with medication management., • Arrange for group visits by certain providers who do house visits (podiatrists, dentists, etc.)., • Facilitate and ensure follow-up medical recommendations are implemented., • Coordinate referrals to Home Health Care agencies., • Work with team leader and other staff to develop strategies to meet any special needs that a participant may have., • Provide resources for obtaining affordable durable medical equipment., • Implement safety guidelines., • Identify health-related training needs for staff and residents., • Participate in original intake to identify medical needs., • Assist with referrals to medical day programs and maintain contact with providers., • Maintain directory of facilities and establish relationships at such facilities in event of client discharge or acute stay., • In collaboration with other team members, direct the establishment of short- and long-term goals related to management of health care., • Assess need for and implement special accommodations in accordance with Options' Accessibility Plan., • Write progress notes. Review case management plans related to health objectives. Salary Range$26—$33 USD Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.