Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Adult Residential Services
About the role
Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.
The LPN supports Brightway's residential programs and serves as a medical liaison for IDT team. The LPN updates the written plan for each person and maintains records for each individual as well as appropriate in the planning and implementation of plan with Brightway personnel. NY State Licensed Practical Nurse required.
Responsibilities
- Participates in IDT conferences, as required.
- Develops written plan for each person with RN Supervisor.
- Modifies nursing plan as necessary.
- Maintains medical records for each individual.
- Participates as appropriate in planning and implementation of training of Brightway personnel.
- Accompanies individuals to medical appointments as assigned.
- Ensures proper medical follow-up through on call system.
- Ensures all medications are administered and stored as necessary.
- Attends monthly Nursing Meetings.
- Completes appropriate incident reporting paperwork as required.
- Ensures compliance with OPWDD regulatory standards.
- Liaison with family members regarding medical issues.
- Preparation of monthly Medication Administration Records.
- 24-hour on call for medical emergencies with rotating weekend coverage required.
Requirements
- N.Y. State Licensed Practical Nurse License required
- N.Y. State Drivers License preferred
- Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations, preferred
- Experience with ID/DD preferred
Skills
Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations; Experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Benefits
- Build meaningful relationships with employees and stakeholders
- Learn and grow: ongoing training and professional development
- Be part of a supportive team: work with passionate and dedicated colleagues
- Experience job satisfaction: feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters
- Exceptional work‑life balance: generous paid time off and paid agency holidays
- Comprehensive paid training
- Exceptional benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
- Retirement security: 403(b) retirement plan
- Invest in your future: tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career growth: opportunities for advancement within Brightway
- Paid time off and other valuable benefits
Pay
$30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Schedule
24‑hour on call for medical emergencies with rotating weekend coverage required.