Nurse, LPN Residential and Day Services

Salary Range: $24.25–$33.75/hr plus an Elite Benefit package. Pay is based on experience.

About the role

A Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers high-quality healthcare services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides direct clinical oversight and supervision for OPWDD-delegated nursing functions, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, patient safety, and individualized care plan execution.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary medical coordinator for individuals in the residence.
• Interviews individuals to determine medical problems and conditions.
• Acts as primary staff person for documentation of medication administration in the medication database.
• Reviews medication administration records on a regular basis.
• Administers specified medication and notes time and amount on medication administration database.
• Assists Registered Nurse with physical examinations as needed.
• Reviews physician's orders and follow-up needs with Registered Nurse.
• Administers First Aid and CPR on an emergency and as-needed basis.
• Observes individuals and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the program RN.
• Counsels individuals on good health habits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year experience as an LPN.
• Experience in ID/DD preferred.
• NYS License as a Practical Nurse.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Medication Administration certification (or eligibility for certification).
• SCIP-R certification (or eligibility for certification) based on program need.
• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive; driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.

Skills

• Word processing, database, Internet software, email.

About Us

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Elite Benefit package included.