LPN OPWDD

The TemPositions Group of Companies; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Career advisement and development

Job summary

The TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an OPWDD setting in Niagara, NY. This role involves medication administration, monitoring residents, and collaborating with RNs and direct support staff to ensure quality care.

Day and afternoon shifts are available; both full-time and part-time opportunities. We offer weekly pay, competitive benefits, and ongoing career advisement and development.

Qualifications

• Active New York State LPN license required.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Experience with medication administration, G-tube care, and routine nursing procedures preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
• Monitor health, vital signs, and changes in condition.
• Provide routine nursing care including G-tube and catheter care.
• Maintain accurate MAR and nursing documentation.
• Communicate health concerns to supervising RNs and staff.
• Assist with individualized care plans and daily healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with direct support professionals and interdisciplinary teams.
• Follow OPWDD guidelines, infection control, and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – OPWDD

Location: Niagara, NY

Schedule: Day and Afternoon Shifts Available

Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Job Description

• We are seeking compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an OPWDD setting in Niagara, NY.
• This position involves medication administration, monitoring residents' health, providing hands-on nursing support, and working closely with RNs and direct support staff to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing protocols.
• Monitor residents' health, vital signs, and changes in condition.
• Provide routine nursing care, including G-tube care, catheter care, and other procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and medication administration records (MAR).
• Communicate health concerns and changes in condition to supervising RNs and appropriate staff.
• Assist with individualized care plans and support residents' daily healthcare needs.
• Work collaboratively with direct support professionals and interdisciplinary teams.
• Follow OPWDD guidelines, infection control procedures, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Active New York State LPN license required.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Experience with medication administration, G-tube care, and routine nursing procedures preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Day and afternoon shifts are available.

In addition to working with the most highly respected clients in the health care field, you can expect:

• Highly competitive and weekly pay.
• Personal and online Career Advisement and Development

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

Eoe

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.