LPN - Adults with Developmental Disabilities Program

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Function: The Primary function, Monday - Friday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), is to provide direct health related care and health monitoring / management, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs, while also coordinating with families, other healthcare professionals and training direct care staff.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.:

• Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals
• Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality
• Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis
• Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers, and supervisors
• Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned
• Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirement
• Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames
• Completes all assigned College of Direct Support and Relias trainings as assigned

Essential Functions Include:

• Participates in Medication Management, including, but not limited to, administration of medication, maintenance of MAR's, timely requests of medication refills, the integrity and orderliness of the medication cart/lockbox, and the appropriate disposition of outdated medications as per policy.
• Participate in member's intake process ensuring that NJFH receives all necessary medical documentation on each individual prior to the start of program
• Review medical documentation for each member a minimum of twice per year to ensure it is up-to-date and complete.
• Maintain documentation as appropriate, including, but not limited to, medical records, appointment schedules and nurses' notes.
• Provide feedback and information and share concerns regarding supported individuals with the site manager, Day Habilitation Director or other administration.
• Oversee that the program receives regular medical updates regarding each individual a minimum of 1x per year or more depending on health status.
• Participate in the formation of a Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for each supported individual if necessary and provide any needed staff training.
• Provide individual care as directed based on each individual's ISP or NCP.
• Participate in health training for members, including, but not limited to, recognizing signs and symptoms of medication side effects, disease process and management, infection control & prevention (i.e. handwashing)
• Monitor vital signs and response to medication and treatments as necessary.
• Provide guidance, feedback and training to direct care staff based on needs of supported individuals.
• In collaboration with members' family and staff, monitor chronic diseases and report signs and symptoms of complications.
• Participate in supportive care, including, but not limited to, chronic pain management, hospice, and palliative care.
• Ensure that all individuals' medical records are in compliance with all applicable state regulations and requirements of NJFH.
• Support the interdisciplinary approach to member's care as well as team process and participate as directed by program administration.
• Provides First Aid / CPR and AED training to agency staff and participates in new employee orientation and training.
• Provides annual education to members and staff assigned by Program management including but not limited to medication safety, side effects and Winter cold safety, Summer Heat & Sun safety, medications and heat intolerance, etc.
• Will be required to travel to nearby program sites.

Requirements:

- Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing/LPN program

- NJ State Licensure

- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification or ability to become instructor within 60 days of employment

- Valid driver's license with a clean record

NJFH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.