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IGHL- Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Yaphank, New York

The LPN is accountable for ensuring that the residents are receiving the highest quality of medical care necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES: E- Connotes Essential Functions E-1 Ensures that all indicated medical appointments are scheduled and followed up appropriately and maintains all medical records. E-2 Ensures that all consumers are assessed according to specific program regulations. 1. Reviews medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely manner. 2. Assists consumers in achieving self-medication administration as indicated. E-3 Provides 24-hour emergency on-call coverage for assigned programs, as required. E-4 Supervises AMAPs in medication administration. E-5 Assists and participates in admission screening process, as necessary. E-6 Attends meetings as required. E-7 Ensures that consumers are living in a safe and hygienic manner; provides resources for infection control. E-8 Develops and provides in-services for staff, as needed. E-9 Ensures that appropriate amounts of medication and supplies are available. E-10 Dispenses medications and provides hands-on medical treatment, as needed. E-11 In a medical emergency, obtains the proper emergency help (i.e. police, ambulance, etc.) or renders first aid and follows up with doctors visit, if warranted. E-12 If a client requires hospitalization, coordinates and arranges admission and discharge and staff coverage along with the Residential Manager. 13- Reviews doctor visits and doctors orders in a timely manner. 14- Keeps lines of communication open with manager, service coordinator and other staff members. 15- Ensure that the first aid kit is adequately supplied at all times. 16- Attends medical appointments and schedules follow-up appointments as per doctors recommendations, as necessary. 17- Completes and sends in weekly reports, as required. 18- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures. 19- Adheres to all IGHL policies and procedures. 20- Obtains and maintains all required certifications through IGHL. 21- All other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS A. NYS LPN license. B. Valid NYS drivers license. C. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Benefits and Perks: * Health Insurance Coverage * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Employer Paid Life Insurance Coverage * Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Coverage * Competitively Low Employee Contributions * $1,000.00 Employee Referral Bonus * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * P.A.T Employee Rewards Program * Safety Awareness Program - Safety Bingo Prizes Awarded! * Free State of the Art Wellness Program * Free Gym Use and Classes (Pilates, Zumba, Yoga) * Employee Discount at Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram * Plum Benefits - Discounts to Shows, Parks, etc. * Health Advocate * Retirement Plans with an Employer Contribution * Financial Wellness and Planning Services * 20% Discount at Smile Farms * Tuition Assistance Program * Loan Forgiveness * First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program * Paid Training (Orientation, CPR, AMAP, SCIP, Defensive Driving) * Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) * Verizon Cellphone Discount * Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Aflac, Whole Life Insurance, and College 529

We are hiring LPNs for our Medical and Residential programs! Center Moriches, NY: * Sat & Sun 8a-4p (PT) East Moriches, NY: * Tues-Sat 3p-11p (FT) * Sat-Wed 3p-11p (FT) * Flexible Hours (FT) Riverhead, NY: * Mon-Fri 8a-4p *On-call & flexible (FT) Smithtown, NY: * Sat & Sun 12a-8a (PT) * Fri & Sat 4p-12a (PT)

Now Hiring Per Diem LPNs! *Must be in a permanent LPN position to receive bonus.

Please go to our website https://www.ighl.org/posts/view/employment to complete our online application. It is recommended to use a laptop or computer. If you have any questions, please call 631-878-8868 and one of our representatives can assist.

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