LPN

Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Full-Time | Bronx, NY & Westchester County At IAHD we are committed to positively impacting the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our focus is to understand and respect each person's unique strengths, qualities, and dreams, finding ways to support building fulfilled lives. We believe that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to live fulfilled lives and are committed to ensuring that people experience inclusion and integration in the communities where they live, learn, work, and have fun. What You’ll Do: • Nursing Care & Support: Provide nursing supports to individuals as needed, including direct care when necessary. • Documentation & Medical Records : Complete nursing notes, including medical changes, interventions, recommendations, and communications with providers, day services, and families. Maintain appropriate medical records in accordance with OPWDD and best practice standards. • Monitor Health & Medication: Continuously monitor individuals’ medical needs, provide treatments, and document medical histories. Ensure medications are being administered properly, and take appropriate action if there are discrepancies or errors. • Medication Management: Ensure prescriptions are filled/refilled, record physician's medication orders, monitor medication administration sheets, report errors appropriately, and dispose of outdated medications according to policy. • Clinical Data & Reports: Review clinical data and upload medical information into My Health and Evero. Provide weekly reports to the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) and ensure accurate documentation. • Infection Control & Preventive Measures: Implement protective and preventive measures regarding communicable diseases and promote health and hygiene practices. •Collaboration: Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care for individuals. • Healthcare Provider Management: Add and update healthcare provider information in systems to maintain accurate medical records.