Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient Care Expert

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks qualified nursing support professionals to assist licensed providers in identifying patient needs and developing plans to address goals. The role includes administering medications, recording vital signs, and monitoring patient responses to treatment.

Responsibilities also include preparing patients for examinations, maintaining charts, providing personal care, and educating patients and families about health and treatment.

Qualifications

• Requires license to practice as an LPN in New York State.
• Acceptable path includes a limited permit to practice as an LPN in New York State.
• If applying under limited permit or pending permit, license must be obtained within one year of issue.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed health care providers in identifying patient needs and participate in care planning.
• Administer medications and nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Record vital signs and monitor patient conditions and responses to treatments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments; maintain charts and records.
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance; support daily living activities.
• Educate patients and families about health, medications, and treatment goals.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State

Limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State

Application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State

Job description

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities seeks qualified nursing support professionals to assist licensed providers in identifying patient needs and developing plans to address goals. The role includes administering medications, recording vital signs, and monitoring patient responses to treatment.

Responsibilities also include preparing patients for examinations, maintaining charts, providing personal care, and educating patients and families about health and treatment.