LPN - Adults with Developmental Disabilities Program
1 month ago
Oradell
Job Description Primary Function: The Primary function, Monday - Friday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), is to provide direct health related care and health monitoring / management, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs, while also coordinating with families, other healthcare professionals and training direct care staff. Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.: • Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals, • Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality, • Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis, • Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers, and supervisors, • Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned, • Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirement, • Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames, • Completes all assigned College of Direct Support and Relias trainings as assigned Essential Functions Include: • Participates in Medication Management, including, but not limited to, administration of medication, maintenance of MAR's, timely requests of medication refills, the integrity and orderliness of the medication cart/lockbox, and the appropriate disposition of outdated medications as per policy., • Participate in member's intake process ensuring that NJFH receives all necessary medical documentation on each individual prior to the start of program, • Review medical documentation for each member a minimum of twice per year to ensure it is up-to-date and complete., • Maintain documentation as appropriate, including, but not limited to, medical records, appointment schedules and nurses' notes., • Provide feedback and information and share concerns regarding supported individuals with the site manager, Day Habilitation Director or other administration., • Oversee that the program receives regular medical updates regarding each individual a minimum of 1x per year or more depending on health status., • Participate in the formation of a Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for each supported individual if necessary and provide any needed staff training., • Provide individual care as directed based on each individual's ISP or NCP., • Participate in health training for members, including, but not limited to, recognizing signs and symptoms of medication side effects, disease process and management, infection control & prevention (i.e. handwashing), • Monitor vital signs and response to medication and treatments as necessary., • Provide guidance, feedback and training to direct care staff based on needs of supported individuals., • In collaboration with members' family and staff, monitor chronic diseases and report signs and symptoms of complications., • Participate in supportive care, including, but not limited to, chronic pain management, hospice, and palliative care., • Ensure that all individuals' medical records are in compliance with all applicable state regulations and requirements of NJFH., • Support the interdisciplinary approach to member's care as well as team process and participate as directed by program administration., • Provides First Aid / CPR and AED training to agency staff and participates in new employee orientation and training., • Provides annual education to members and staff assigned by Program management including but not limited to medication safety, side effects and Winter cold safety, Summer Heat & Sun safety, medications and heat intolerance, etc., • Will be required to travel to nearby program sites. Requirements: • Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing/LPN program, • NJ State Licensure, • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification or ability to become instructor within 60 days of employment, • Valid driver's license with a clean record NJFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.