Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the New York State Civil Service. As an LPN, you will provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

• Monitor the health status of individuals and provide appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Order medications and medical supplies as needed.
• Review and transcribe physician's orders to ensure accurate documentation.
• Complete semi-annual nursing summaries and attend reviews to ensure continuity of care.
• File medical reports, track medical appointments, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Supervise and provide direct care services, including ADLs, to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide in-service training for Direct Support Assistant Trainees to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Perform personal care tasks for consumers residing in group homes, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Monitor the conditions of individuals in their assigned worksite to detect changes in condition or responses to medication or therapy.
• Identify symptoms of illnesses and changes in conditions manifested by individuals and report them to physicians or registered nurses for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Take vital signs, including temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures, and respiration rates, using thermometers, manometers, and stethoscopes.
• Administer injectable, j-tube, and g-tube medications to assigned individuals.
• Implement and monitor g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary.
• Perform catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning, and other medical procedures as required.
• Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool, and other specimens for analysis.
• Prepare and maintain charts and other records to document treatments administered and conditions observed.
• Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications.

• A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
• A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
• An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
• A valid Driver's license.

This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with individuals with developmental disabilities. The LPN must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision. The position requires standing, walking, and lifting, as well as the ability to work in a variety of settings, including group homes and community-based programs.

• A competitive salary range from $65,848 to $70,108 annually.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education programs.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and reference the vacancy ID in your email. We look forward to hearing from you