Description

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Coordinator, the LPN's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide observation, monitoring and documentation for all Individuals we serve on presenting health needs.
• Administer medications.
• Inventory of all medication.
• Review MARs, Controlled substance count sheet, Blister Packs.
• Review the medical data sheets
• Schedule all appointments in conjunction with the nurse
• Prepare monthly MAR sheets.
• Perform medical rounds, nursing procedures and other treatments as required.
• Maintain accurate, neat, concise, timely documentation in all medical and agency records.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary and other health-related meetings as requested.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in addressing health teaching needs of the Individuals we serve, their families, and staff.
• Follow all agency, state and federal regulations to maintain program compliance. Complete all written reports and
• documentation on a timely basis.
• Attend continuing education seminars on appropriate topics as able.
• Mandatory attendance at required in-service training, along with ability to absorb and demonstrate compliance with all
• regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements is required for this position.
• Represent HeartShare, both within and outside the organization, in a manner that promotes the Mission, Vision and
• Values of the agency. Personally adhere to HeartShare’s Standards & Values Statement, in addition to all other agency
• policies and procedures.
• Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences present in the agency’s service population.
• ·Attendance/Punctuality: is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Participates in team meetings and case reviews as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license and registration as LPN approved by the NYS Department of Education
• Detail Oriented/ Extremely Organized
•  Ability to Work with the individuals we serve, staff, families, other agencies, etc.
•  Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
•  Quality / Accuracy of Work
•  Ability to Meet Deadlines
•  Upholds Agency Policies, Procedures and Ethics
•  Ability to Network with Peers through the Agency Medical Committees