Job Information
RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Licensed Practical Nurse in BROOKLYN, New York
Organizational Overview: RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing : RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate ’ s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Purpose of Position : The Licensed Practical Nurse will act as a key member of the Nursing Department, providing support and assistance and will ensure to adhere to policies and procedures of the agency, the states professional standards and regulatory entities including DOH & OMIG guidelines for a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA).
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Day Shift)
Salary: $65k per year
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Review medications with patients
Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
Conduct wellness checks of their physical and mental state
Update medical orders and verify info contained therein
Review Plan of Care with Home Health Aides
Assist in the maintenance of the Plan of Care in our Electronic Health Record System
Conduct reviews of clinical charts for compliance
Complete HHA annual paraprofessional evaluations
Additional related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Qualifications:
NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate required
LPN Malpractice Insurance strongly recommended
Bilingual Spanish language skills required
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Excellent organizational & time-management skills
Basic computer skills; knowledge of data base entry and email (i.e. Outlook)
Skilled in interpersonal relationships
Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
Ability to carry out instructions and maintain records
Ability to assume delegated authority and accountability for care of assigned patients
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA after 60 days
Commuter Benefits after 30 days
403B eligible after 30 days
13 Agency Holidays off
15 Vacation Days year 1
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEOO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
