Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE : The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

Salary: $30.94-35.10, plus $3,000 sign on bonus
Full Time

Position Summary: The Children's Home is looking for a passionate and patient LPN to join our medical clinic in supporting the health and safety of children and staff in our programs. The LPN in this role will administer health services appropriate to the individual needs of children in care and coordinate effectively with the families. It is imperative that the individual in this role complies with internal and external agency regulations regarding required health care of residents, employees, and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and health services.
• Monitor prescription requests, incident reports, test orders, and other required documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Dispense medication to children as ordered.
• Write and obtain all necessary medication consent forms from appropriate agencies and/or parents.
• Provide education training to parents, staff, and outside agencies in regards to medication prescribed for and used by clients.
• Ensure that Agency standards of practice, as well as, State, Federal and Accreditation standards are fully met.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner meeting all standards of content and professional presentation.
• Provide preventive health care for disease and injury to the children in the agency programs by facilitating necessary nursing, medical, dental and related care to accomplish this purpose either by the performance of specific skilled nursing procedures, including nursing assessment, or scheduling the necessary care with the appropriate health care practitioner.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings and attend trainings and in-service opportunities within the agency and community to enhance the job skills and promote professional growth and development.

Education:

• Licensed in New York State and graduate of an accredited LPN Program required

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience with child/adolescent psychiatry preferred
• Pediatric, School, and/or Psychiatric experience preferred
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required .

​ Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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