LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our more than 60 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

General Purpose of the Job Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the overall health and safety of the individuals served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Knowledge of all medications for all individuals.
2. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
3. Generate incident, seizure, and illness reports.
4. Monitor and report health care on daily flow report records.
5. Instruct mid-level supervisors and direct care staff in above, i.e., hygiene, diet, weights, etc.
6. Submit written monthly, quarterly, annual nursing/medical progress notes.
7. Participate in team conferences as necessary.
8. Coordinate laboratory care.
9. Coordinate medical appointments (routine, fees, special and emergency).
10. Maintain functioning interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
11. Maintain ongoing communication with other programs, i.e., client health care.
12. Monitor program participants during mealtimes.
13. Order, record, and maintain sufficient/adequate supply of medication.
14. Maintain sufficient/adequate amount of medical supplies/materials.
15. Maintain accurate medical records including medication administration sheets, Kardex, Formulary, etc.
16. "Pick-up" and follow through on all physician orders.
17. Provide emergency first aid. Coordinate emergency services.
18. Supervise direct care staff in absence of mid-level supervisor.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to six months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable indi