LPN Details

LPN

Maryhaven Center of Hope - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Maryhaven is a nonprofit, Long Island based agency committed to helping persons with special needs including intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and/or substance abuse/dependence issues to realize their full potential. The agency's purpose is to establish, maintain and operate progressive programs and services which are residential, educational, vocational, and rehabilitative in nature. The ideal goal is the attainment of normalization, in all aspects of life, for each individual we support.

Responsibilities will include:

Provides nursing services, which include distribution of medication, emergency triage, first aid and follow up as needed. Provides the individuals and staff health education and acts as a liaison with appropriate care providers and doctors as needed, all within accordance of regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Maintain NYS LPN License.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification and maintain.
• 1-2 years experience with MRDD population preferred.
• Maintain valid NYS Drivers license within agency criteria.

We offer extensive paid orientation training. At Maryhaven, which is part of Catholic Health Services of Long Island your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future. Due to our extensive network of programs and services, the opportunities for career growth are significant. Come enjoy working with others as you chart your own course for the future!