LPN

St Francis Commons, Oswego, NY

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Adhere to scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nursing per New York State regulatory guidelines.)

• Adhere to agency policy and procedures. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all agency related and client information. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, Quality Improvement activities and other meetings as requested. 
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor or designee.
• Provides direct client care according to the therapeutic plan under the direct supervision of the Nursing Field Supervisor/Director of Patient Services. 
• Provides appropriate information to assist the RN in the preparation and maintenance of an effective plan of care. 
• Reinforces instruction given to the client/family by the RN or physician. 
• May administer prescribed medications to clients under specific policy of the agency. 
• Performs selected prescribed treatments and nursing measures for the client in home care after demonstrating skill to the Nursing Field Supervisor or Director of Patient Services. 
• Notifies the RN of significant findings or changes in the client's physical and/or mental condition. 
• Documents on official records reflecting the client's condition and response to medications, treatments and nursing tasks. 
• Adherence to LPN scope of practice limitations, i.e., inability to perform nursing assessments, but may report to an agency RN on any patient observations noted.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. 
• Current valid New York State license and registration as a Practical Nurse. 
• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience, preferred. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to comprehend and communicate information both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. 
• Ability to set priorities and organize work. 
• Ability to relate to a diverse and multi-cultural population. 
• Ability to be flexible and work with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to function autonomously, to make decision, to problem solve, and to manage emergency situations in the home. 
• Ability to successfully complete a Competency and Proficiency Test and skills evaluation appropriate for the position upon hiring and annually thereafter. 
• Pass a physical examination and immunization requirements after being offered employment and a health assessment annually thereafter. 
• Possess a valid driver's license and has a car available for work use. 10. Able to lift 50-pounds, be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities