Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Post Internal Days

Category

Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC)

Description

CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICES

JOB TITLE : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

DEPARTMENT : Family Support Services

REPORTS TO : Healthcare Coordinator

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To ensure that appropriate medical and dental care as required by NYC and NYC regulations and as dictated by good health care practice is provided to all children assigned to the UC program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSABILITIES

1. Coordinates, monitors and documents the health care of the children in his / her assigned caseload. Activities include, but are not limited to :

Schedules and obtains the documentation for the initial physical exam

Provides basic healthcare treatment

Tracks periodic health and dental exams. With program case manager, notifies foster parents / youth care worker of examinations that are due and follows up with foster parents when appointments are failed and need to be rescheduled.

Coordinates referrals made to specialty clinics and follows up any recommended tests, treatments or therapies.

Follows up incident / accident reports, emergency room visits, and sick visits to ensure that the prescribed medical regimen is being carried out.

Reviews and documents all medical and dental reports and coordinates follow-up as directed.

On a case by case basis, completes or coordinates completion of forms required for specific purposes.

2. Staffs and assist in coordinating the agency's Well Care Clinic

• Prior to each clinic session reviews medical record of children scheduled to be seen
• Interviews child about child's health history and current health status; measures vital statistics, screens vision and hearing; and administers immunizations prescribed by pediatrician.
• Following clinic session, reviews completed examinations forms, records pertinent information in chart and in portal, and complete and forwards to Assistant Program Director and Case Manager any recommendations for follow-up care.

3. Educates the children program and colleagues regarding health and safety issues.

4. Maintains a close working relationship with the community-based health care facilities that provide the majority of health-related services to UC children. On a regular basis consults with staff of those facilities to educate them about foster care issues, to discuss and solve any problems and obstacles to UC children accessing appropriate care, and to enhance communication between all parties involved.

5. Attends training sessions (both in and out of agency) as requested by health care coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Position Requirements

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Salary

Benefits

Work Location

Division

Unaccompanied Alien Children Shelter

About the Organization

It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.

We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.

We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.

We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.

EOE Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.

This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.

CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

This position is currently accepting applications.