Licensed Practical Nurse - Residential

The Arc Madison Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k employer match

Tuition assistance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

The Arc Madison Cortland currently seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time 1st shift role in Cortland, NY. The position includes medication administration and basic nursing duties, with a strong focus on health observation and reporting of health concerns related to program individuals.

Responsibilities span coordinating medical care, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered as an LPN with the New York State Education Department.
• Experience with intellectually/developmentally disabled is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the medical management of assigned individuals and communicate with physicians, clinicians, families, and staff.
• Provide nursing support to residential programs by coordinating medical appointments, managing documentation, and maintaining medical records.
• Monitor and track medical appointments, lab tests, and clinical outcomes in collaboration with the RN.
• Assist in implementing Nursing and Nutrition Plans under the RN’s direction.
• Support medication management: orders, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting discrepancies to the RN.
• Administer medications and provide nursing interventions as needed for emergencies or program requirements.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, confidentiality, and adherence to OPWDD and agency standards.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing documentation

Care coordination

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-Time 1st Shift Monday-Friday, No Weekends

Wage: $26.00

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, and 12 days of paid Holidays

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the provision of basic nursing services, i.e medication administration, first aid health observation, and reporting of health and safety concerns relating to program individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the general health and medical management of assigned individuals, ensuring appropriate follow-up on medical issues and communication with physicians, clinicians, family members, and residential staff.
• Provide nursing support to residential programs by coordinating medical appointments, managing healthcare documentation, tracking follow-up care, and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Monitor and track medical appointments, laboratory testing, and clinical outcomes, partnering with the Registered Nurse to ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring Nursing Plans, Nutrition Plans, and other health-related interventions for individuals receiving services, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Support medication management activities, including medication orders, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting discrepancies to the Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and provide nursing interventions as needed in response to special circumstances, emergencies, or program requirements within the scope of LPN practice.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, incident reporting, confidentiality, and adherence to OPWDD and agency standards.

Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the New York State Department of Education. Experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.