Must be a NYS licensed practical nurse. CPR, fire safety training, and medication knowledge is required
Six months of hospital or long-term care experience, preferably working with the ID population
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Maintains optimal health care for ICF individuals by administering medication and medical treatments, and monitoring health status
Coordinates the delivery of primary and specialized medical services under the direction of the RN, and serves as medical services advocate for each individual
Practices and promotes the agency’s mission statement in every interaction
Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of an adult/child participant