Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Mon-Fri DAYS!! Sign-On/Retention BONUS!!
Upstate Cerebral Palsy · Utica, NY · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides daily nursing care, orders medications, updates RN and Nurse Practitioners, trains and orients AMAP’s, schedules appointments, participates in agency activities, and completes required documentation while supporting adult or youth program participants.
Responsibilities
- Promote the individuals’ independence by implementing the Individual Program Plan.
- Attend to personal, self-care and other program participant needs.
- Provide support and consultation and initiate peer support among program participants.
- Promote program participant input in the development of program activities.
- Oversee the safety and well being of the program participants.
- Oversee and upkeep the maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
Qualifications
- A.A.S. Degree or High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate.
- Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
- Travel is required; must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Ability to attain and maintain SCIP‑R and CPR certification.
Benefits
- Low‑cost individual health insurance plan.
- Dollar‑for‑dollar retirement match (up to 7%).
- Life insurance.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off (sick, vacation, employee leave).
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision.
- Direct deposit.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Retirement plan 403(b).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Service awards.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Employee discounts.
Schedule
Paid training Monday through Friday, days only.