What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem) position at JCCA?
JCCA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem) to provide health care services to JCCA clients at the Pleasantville campus location.
Pleasantville Cottage School on JCCA’s Westchester Campus is one of the oldest and most respected residential treatment programs in the U.S. The first cottage-style center in the country, it celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012. Pleasantville also was home to the first psychiatric clinic in an American child care institution, and this tradition of innovative excellence has been a hallmark of the agency ever since.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
- Administers prescribed medications to youngsters and documents same.
- Screens clients for health problems. Delivers first aid and distributes medications according to Patient Specific Protocols. Relays problems to unit nurse or Division Nurse Administrator. Documents same.
- Transcribes Doctors' medication orders.
- Admits and monitors clients required to remain in bed, in infirmary and records findings.
- Executes physician treatment orders.
- Assists unit nurses on an as needed basis.
- Does inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Assists in preparation of medications for home visits
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Possesses a current New York State registered professional
nursing license or licensed practical nursing license.
- Ability to work with youngsters and staff in an effective way.
- Good written and verbal skill.
- Experience in working with children and/or in the health field.
ABOUT US
JCCA, formerly known as Jewish Child Care Association, provides comprehensive care to thousands of children, young people and families who come from New York’s diverse communities. Since 1822, we have embraced those who need us most — abused, neglected and traumatized young people who are struggling with poverty, developmental disabilities and complex mental illness. Our programs include foster and residential care, educational assistance and remediation, case management for young people with mental health challenges and services to families to prevent child abuse and maltreatment. JCCA offers safety, stability and lifesaving support to help our clients transform their lives. JCCA programs help more than 16,000 children and families annually.
JCCA offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. Our benefits coverage includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a prescription-drug plan, flexible spending accounts, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, generous paid time-off, tuition reimbursement and retirement savings options.
JCCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which JCCA has facilities. Visit our website www.jccany.org
