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Acacia Network

LPN

4 months ago

New York

Job DescriptionMISSION STATEMENT Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. POSITION OVERVIEW The oversight of self-administration of medication is an important part of the care that many individuals receive in QVCMH for JCAP, Inc. residential facilities. Patient safety is the number one priority in the delivery of healthcare. The LPN oversees Medication Administration, monitors client health, and collaborates with program staff around client treatment. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Facilitate the monitoring of client’s self-administration of medication, • Appropriately document all medication taken by residents, • Monitor clients for any adverse reactions to medications and take appropriate actions, and report as necessary, • Accept and document deliveries of medication, • Perform daily medication reconciliations to verify counts of all clients’ medication, • Comply with all medication policies and procedures, • Secure, monitor, and distribute controlled medications, in compliance with all agency, city, state, and DEA regulations, • Coordinate with other nurses and staff to coordinate patient care and medication, • Document and share all non-compliance with medication regiments, • Appropriately discard medication as required, do so and documenting in accordance with all policies and regulations, • Protect client confidentiality except in cases to coordinate care with staff, • Conduct groups with residents the promote medication education and medication compliance, • Coordinate processes to improve/evaluate medication administration. Makes recommendations., • Assist with referring clients to appropriate health care providers/specialists., • Coordinates with the client’s primary care physicians to inform decisions regarding management and treatment of problems identified and provides care as prescribed by a physician., • Assist with the management of client prescriptions with medical providers and various pharmacies, with focus on Evers Pharmacy., • Provide oversight and monitoring to promote organized and efficient medication tracking, refills and disposal of medication, as needed., • Oversee compliance with rules for documentation of medication administration, • Identify when a person’s response to a medication or change in condition requires medical review and possible intervention. Notify medical providers of this observation, • Consult with Medical Director/Provider if a self-directed individual appears to no longer be capable of taking or understanding their medication, • Collaborate and coordinate with 819 provider staff and provide reports as requested, • Participate in client clinical review meetings and coordination of care meetings as requested, • Monitor and document clients’ vital signs and additional vitals as needed to ensure client safety i.e., sugar levels, blood oxygen levels, etc., • Promptly investigate medication errors based on severity index/potential severity in order to improve staff performance and patient care. Work with Medical Director to identify and when required, to report errors to proper authorities., • Participate in meetings with staff and vendors that work to improve policies and practices, • Serve as a resource person by consulting with agency staff, • Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor/s. REQUIREMENTS • Registered Nurse from an accredited Nursing school with appropriate educational degrees., • A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an LPN., • Must possess an active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State., • Must possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification., • Must possess current NYS approved Infection Control certification (4.0 hours, valid for 4 years)., • Knowledge of substance/alcohol dependence/use population., • Supporting Recovery with Medications Addiction Treatment (MAT), • CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours), • Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 hours), • Mandated Reporter (2hours), • All procedures and functions shall be conducted in accordance with NYS OASAS Local Services Bulletin No. 2012-04: Medication Administration Policies for Administration of Medications in OASAS Intensive Residential Programs issued December 14, 2012 and newer as updated by OASAS., • Ability to utilize and operation electronic record systems WHY JOIN US? Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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