Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient Care & Vital Signs

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; Pine Bush (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays per year

13 days of paid vacation per year

Personal leave (1–5 days)

Job summary

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care under supervision, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support treatment plans in a residential or clinical setting.

The role includes patient education, charting, and collaboration with licensed providers to ensure high-quality care and a safe environment. Strong communication and adherence to NYS licensing requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NY license and current registration to practice as an LPN.
• OR must hold a limited permit to practice as an LPN in NY.
• Or have an application on file for a limited permit in NY, with immediate approval after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed provider, perform nursing tasks per treatment plans.
• Administer medications and nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Record vital signs and monitor health status.
• Observe and report changes to supervising provider.
• Assist with examinations and treatments.
• Maintain patient charts and treatment records.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Educate patients and families about health and treatments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; manage supplies.
• Supervise unlicensed staff as needed and report observations.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, New York

Limited permit to practice as an LPN (NY)

Application on file for a limited permit (NY)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care under supervision, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support treatment plans in a residential or clinical setting.

The role includes patient education, charting, and collaboration with licensed providers to ensure high-quality care and a safe environment. Strong communication and adherence to NYS licensing requirements are essential.