Licensed Practical Nurse
KenCCID
https://www.kenccid.org/
Position Description:
- Ensures that the safety and well-being of the Individuals is protected at all times and that the rights of the Individuals are observed at all times
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching the KenCCID team, Individuals, families and other stakeholders to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; and responding to any questions
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, physical, and psychological support to Individuals and families
- Implement nursing and health care to the Individuals of KenCCID, in compliance with the DPW 6400 Regulations
- Understand and properly interpret the 6400 Regulations’ Individual Health and Medication Section
- Ensures quality of care by adhering to 6400 Regulations, therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against Individuals’ care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; and following doctors’ directions and standards of care set by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Collaborates with Director of Nursing, PD, MPSs, CHMs and DCPs to exchange information regarding Individuals’ care, condition, and all matters affecting Individuals’ health and wellbeing
- Performs home visits to follow-up on Individuals after doctors’ visit, when necessary
- Train staff on medical areas/needs such as (i.e. Diabetes education, use of glucometer, patient transfer mechanism, blood pressure monitoring, etc.) and other applicable training
- Schedules Individuals’ doctor appointments, when necessary
- Reports abnormal findings to the physician, CHMs, RDs, PD and Director of Nursing
- Check medication logs at the end of each month, to ensure that they are in compliance with DPW 6400 Regulations
- Ensure that the Individuals’ dietary needs are met
- Oversee and manage all post-operative care plans and perform treatments at the Individuals’ homes as directed by the physician (e.g. bandage change)
- Monitor and verify that the DCPs are following the doctors instructions for the best interest of the Individuals-Inform the Individuals’, families/guardians and physicians of any change in medical condition and side effects
- Maintain and update the Individuals’ Medical History summaries as required
- Accompany Individuals and the DCPs to medical appointments and offer support when needed (e.g. short procedure, evaluations, general anesthesia)
- Act as the liaison between physicians, other health care providers, and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
- Coordinate the purchase of necessary durable medical equipment, e.g. wheelchairs
- Administer injections, medications, etc., to Individuals as instructed by physicians
- Review health care records for all Individuals and implement recommendations
- Trains DCPs, CHMs, MPSs, PD in Medication Administration
- Attend and participate in all team meetings that require medical expertise*
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM, some weekends
Specific Requirements and Preferences:
- Must have active LPN license
- Must be willing to submit a Drug Test
- Must be able to work every other weekend
- Must have active driver's license
- Must be willing to work in Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Organization Description:
KenCCID strives to promote dignity and choice to empower Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities reach their full potential.
How to Apply:
Please apply on Indeed.com or send resumes to [email protected]
Posted October 31, 2022
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