Federation of Organizations is looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Residential Department. the LPN will provides health services including medication management as a member of a multidisciplinary residential team to people with psychiatric disabilities in a transitional licensed residential program.
The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!
QUALIFICATIONS:
– Currently licensed as LPN by the New York State Education Department.
– Valid and clean NY State driver license.
– Minimum of 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting.
– Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.
CORE & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Provides management and administration of medications, including supervision of medication, maintaining supply of medications, counting of medication and ordering as well as health office organization on a daily basis.
- Interface and follow-up with appropriate medical and psychiatric treatment providers within the community and throughout the agency as often as necessary each week.
- Update EHR within 24 hours of all medication changes.
- Conduct individual services and groups related to health and wellness as often as necessary each week.
- Document all interactions in EHR as per agency and program requirements daily.
- Provide training on medication management and follow medication policy and procedure.
- Direct supervision and training of Health Office staff including health office activities and medication management services at least twice per month.
- Interface with medical and psychiatric treatment providers as often as necessary each week.
- Assist in crisis management as the need arises daily, report all incidents to Program Supervisor and documents incidents as per agency policies/procedures.
- Provides redevelopment of daily living skills including symptom management, ADLs, medication maintenance, socialization and advocacy skills to the residents daily.
- Supervise residents to ensure that all living spaces are kept clean and orderly each week.
- Comply with agency Compliance Plan and False Claims Policy by preventing, detecting and reporting any potential healthcare abuse and fraud. Report any potential non-compliance and comply with all other federal, state and local regulations applicable to this job description.
- Utilize all agency-based IT applications in a proficient manner including collaborative documentation, review of emails at least twice per shift (at start and prior to close of the shift), as well as utilizing Outlook Calendar on a daily basis.
SALARY RANGE: $55,000 Annually
At Federation, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
- Supplemental Pet Insurance
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, Federation of Organizations (Federation) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Federation continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.
Federation has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children
For more information about Federation of Organizations, please visit our website https://www.fedoforg.org/