Job Information
RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Licensed Practical Nurse in BROOKLYN, New York
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Licensed Practical Nurse will act as a key member of the Nursing Department, providing support and assistance and will ensure to adhere to policies and procedures of the agency, the states professional standards and regulatory entities including DOH & OMIG guidelines for a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA).
Duties and responsibilities include:
Review medications with patients
Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
Conduct wellness checks of their physical and mental state
Update medical orders and verify info contained therein
Review Plan of Care with Home Health Aides
Assist in the maintenance of the Plan of Care in our Electronic Health Record System
Conduct reviews of clinical charts for compliance
Complete HHA annual paraprofessional evaluations
Additional related duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
Excellent organizational & time-management skills
Basic computer skills; knowledge of data base entry and email (i.e. Outlook)
Skilled in interpersonal relationships
Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
Ability to carry out instructions and maintain records
Ability to assume delegated authority and accountability for care of assigned patients
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate required
LPN Malpractice Insurance strongly recommended
Bilingual Spanish language skills required
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.