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Your Experience Matters - New Higher Salaries Based on ExperienceRemember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.Hourly pay range: $23 - $26Under the direction of an RN, you will assist with the monitoring and coordination of the delivery of healthcare services with a manageable caseload for people with developmental disabilities who are in a structured day program or living in community base homes. As a human services agency we are seeking candidates with strong leadership skills, compassion and the ability to work in a collaborative a Residential setting, assists the RN to provide medical case management for individuals with developmental disabilities who are living in community-based a Family Care setting, assists the RN in working with people living with certified caregivers and supporting individuals in the caregivers' a Day Service setting, assist the RN to ensure that nursing services are provided for those individuals needing services during the hours of program a Respite setting, assists the RN to provide nursing oversight to people respiting and staff supporting them in a respite group home setting.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:• Assists with monitoring and coordinating the delivery of preventive routine health care, therapies and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities• Assists with ensuring adequate completion of health related exams, appointments, laboratory/diagnostic testing as ordered or required.• Assists with the monitoring of medication administration in the facility.• Administers medications, treatments and supplements as assigned.• Assists the RN with providing health services policy training for staff.• Attends medical appointments at the direction of the RN.• Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team.• Maintains compliance with and assists with ensuring facility compliance with all Physician, NP, PA, etc. orders, applicable State/Federal regulations, and agency policy and procedure.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Current NYS licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse•Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing• Lifting requirements of 35lbs• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines• CPR certification requiredWhy People Inc.?When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York's largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one on one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees.#LPN24

Created: 2024-10-19