LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - FH

　　Job Details

　　Level

　　Experienced

　　Job Location

　　Freedom House - Rochester, NY

　　Position Type

　　Per Diem

　　Education Level

　　Associates Degree

　　Travel Percentage

　　Negligible

　　Job Shift

　　Day

　　Job Category

　　Nursing

　　Description

　　Under supervision, provides medication management and offers general health and wellness support. Works collaboratively with other providers in the residence to facilitate client wellness. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Provides medication management within the residential setting

　　Provides medication administration to clients in the residential environment in accordance with authorized prescriptions

　　Documents the medication administration process in each client’s Medication Administration Record

　　Procures and logs in medications received for each client within the facility

　　Tracks client compliance with required medications, identifying any concerns to other Prescribers and other medical staff

　　Reports medication compliance to the clinical team

　　Coordinates directly with Residence Manager to ensure shift coverage for unapproved or unplanned absences.

　　Provides Day to Day support of client wellness within the setting

　　Observes and identifies potential client medical or medication concerns

　　Facilities identification of medical concerns to appropriate medical or psychiatric staff or prescribers

　　Assures identified medical concerns are addressed

　　Communicates and collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, Medical care providers, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services.

　　Completes required paperwork related to communication or services provided

　　Coordinates with appropriate residential staff to facilitate transportation to necessary medical appointments

　　Promotes health and wellness within the residential facility

　　Supports the development of client wellness education and activities

　　Assists Medical Staff and Prescribers

　　Provides Support with vital signs, and other assistance to providers as needed

　　Collaborates with appropriate residential staff on client discharge plans

　　Participates in staff meetings and medical/clinical supervision as directed

　　Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings

　　Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.

　　Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

　　Qualifications

　　Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and accredited LPN diploma required.

　　Credentials: Valid Licensed Practical Nurse required

　　Experience: Two to three years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, alcoholism, chemical dependency, substance use disorder related services preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

　　Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment 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 sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

　　Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.

　　Additional Requirements:

　　Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,

　　An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,

　　An ability to work under pressure,

　　Excellent verbal/written skills,

　　Ability to maintain confidentiality,

　　Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.

　　Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,

　　Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.