When you serve as a licensed practical nurse at Heritage Christian Services, you can put your critical thinking and leadership skills to work every day. You're choosing not to limit yourself to a single role. Sometimes you'll be an advocate for people with disabilities to make sure they are included in choosing the best health care options for themselves. Other times you'll serve behind the scenes as an ally, assisting a person and his or her support team with understanding various health care topics and different types of medications and procedures. Every day you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership to others. You'll enjoy being part of a team that values a holistic approach to health and wellness.
We're making the hiring process easier by using a video interviewing technology called HireVue. After completing your online application, record your job interview using your computer or smartphone at a time that works for you. Then you'll receive an email with a and instructions. If you can't complete your interview right away, we'd love for you to complete it within a few days. One of our recruiters will be in touch within one to two business days with next steps. We can't wait to see what you have to offer.
Responsibilities
Carry out the plan of medical care developed and implemented by the RN or the individuals we support.
Reinforce teaching of health-related topics and medical tasks, i.e., diabetes and insulin injections, medication administration, g-tubes, respiratory treatments and use of oxygen taught first by the RN
Observe for signs and symptoms of dysfunction of a person, document and collaborate next steps of care with the RN, complete hands-on care for people supported alongside staff to include all ADL's
Advocate for people supported while in the hospital and provide end-of-life care within the residential setting
Provide input to the RN for formulation and implementation of the care plan to meet the needs of each person supported
Work primarily evening shifts as well as some daytime shifts.
Qualifications
New York State Department of Education licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Valid NYS Driver License
Long-term care experience and experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
Flexibility of scheduling with the ability to work evenings and weekends
Critical thinking skills and leadership ability
Our Commitment to Equity and Justice
We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.
Heritage Christian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.