St. Anne Institute is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse. The starting rate for this position varies, dependent upon experience and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Provision

• Provide direct/comprehensive medical care of St. Anne Institute residents and general and/or emergency care to all students across all St. Anne Institute programs/services
• Provide nursing care according to physicians’ orders and in conformance with established standards of nursing
• Pour medications and make daily rounds to administer medications
• Administer first aid to all students and staff across agency programs, as necessary.

Coordination

• Assist in the formulation of medical clinic procedures and protocols
• Educate staff and clients/students/residents about nursing procedures and health care issues
• Report to the Chief Operating Officer on clinical/medical/medication issues that may arise

 Documentation

• Provide accurate documentation on all medical matters, including accident reports, prescribed medications and nurse’s notes (paper and electronic)
• Assist in updating the CONNECTIONS and AWARDS (EHR) information database

 Training and Supervision

• Attend regularly scheduled nurse meetings and other meetings/committees, as requested
• Complete 40 hours of continuing education annually through a combination of agency in-services and outside conferences.
• Assist with the completion of medical consultation forms and medical specialist appointments
• Input immunization information on new residents into NYSIIS and SAI health records

 General

• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment in the Medical Clinic area
• Arrive at work 15 minutes prior to start of shift to review report on previous shift.
• Follow universal precautions
• Ensure appropriate use of equipment and supplies
• Abide by the provisions of the Nurse Practice Acts of New York State recognizing the legal implications of improper nursing care
• Abide by the provisions of the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator and/or Chief Operating Officer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Anne Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic(s) protected under applicable law.