LPN/RHS/DAY

About the role

Schenectady ARC has been providing services to developmentally disabled adults since 1952 and is committed to helping people within the Capital Region enjoy healthy, rewarding lives as members of their community. Schenectady ARC brings staff, families and community together to encourage dreams and respond to each person's life choices by offering high quality services, resources and supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing tasks within the scope of practice for an LPN with RN oversight
• Ensure accurate documentation on each patient's confidential clinical record is maintained including diagnostic assessment reports, individual plan of treatment, and treatment notes regarding services being recommended or delivered
• Review prescription call lines each day, pull and prepare medication tracking sheets, and communicate with specialist offices and diagnostic facilities to schedule appointments/testing and instruct patients on testing procedures
• Document vaccines, obtain blood specimens, and prepare to ship to lab
• Stock patient rooms before visits

Requirements

• Valid NYS LPN licensure
• Basic computer skills
• Clinic/Physician’s office and phlebotomy experience preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records system preferred (Cure MD a plus)

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include valid NYS LPN licensure, basic computer skills, clinic/physician’s office and phlebotomy experience, and experience with electronic medical records system (Cure MD preferred).

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

A candidate’s rate of pay is based upon consideration of several factors which may vary based on the position. These factors may include shift differentials (weekend, evening, awake overnight), work location differentials and certifications. In addition to pay, Schenectady ARC offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, generous paid time off and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Pay

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will earn a compensation range of $20.30-29.03 per hour.

Schedule

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work full time, Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week.