*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

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 one-year experience serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness or with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a car are required.

Our Company Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range:

$26.00/hour - $33.00/hour

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

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.