Licensed Practical Nurse

NY HELP Yes Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Licensed Practical Nurse Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 10 Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $65933 to $70322 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Dutchess Street Address Meadow Lane IRA 6 Meadow Lane City Millerton State NY Zip Code 12546 Duties Description This LPN is needed to provide hands on nursing coverage for the individuals with varying medical needs who reside in Meadow Lane IRA and Rudd Pond IRA. Meadow Lane IRA will serve as the primary location for this position and accommodates five individuals with varied medical and behavioral requirements. The Rudd Pond IRA provides care for four individuals with different nursing needs, including tasks that cannot be delegated to unlicensed direct care staff. Key responsibilities will include developing patient care protocols and training staff on necessary care procedures. The LPN will ensure compliance with patient care standards and provide services in a timely and appropriate manner, according to individualized treatment plans. Additionally, the LPN will evaluate patientsu2019 responses to treatments and medications, as well as any changes in their health status, and will promptly communicate these observations to a Nurse II or physician. The LPN will address concerns raised by patients, families, and staff, escalating issues to higher-level personnel when necessary. Maintaining accurated documentation of patientsu2019 conditions and the treatments administered is also a critical aspect of this role. The LPN may be asked to provide coverage at other sites within the team if care is needed. Nursing oversite will be provided by the Registered Nurse 1, with administrative oversite provided by the Registered Nurse Supervisor 1. Duties include, but are not limited to:u2022 Assist with nursing tasks within their scope of practiceu2022 Assist with the individualsu2019 personal hygiene and daily living tasksu2022 Ensure that all medications and treatments required on that shift are performed and implemented as written, and the data is recorded.u2022 Provides documentation as needed u2022 Ensures that the following documentation is accurate and available such as The Ready to Go, monthly MAR, Consents, Current Scriptsu2022 Maintains tickler for OTC expiration dates and OTC orders for the individualsu2022 Monitors/supervises individuals with insulin administration, and with PO daily medications/treatmentsu2022 Provides first aide to individuals and monitors vital signs as needed and reporting to the Registered Nurse 1 their findingsu2022 Acts as liaison between the IRA Residential staff and the Registered Nurse 1.u2022 Purchasing and organizing med room supplies u2022 Other duties as assignedNOTE: You must have a valid driveru2019s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employeeu2019s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.LinkedIn: #LI-DL2 Minimum Qualifications Either A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR C: An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.) Note: If you are appointed with either qualification

Created: 2026-02-02