LPN OPWDD

TemPositions Health Care; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Career advisement

Job summary

The TemPositions Group is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Niagara, NY, in an OPWDD setting. The position involves medication administration, health monitoring, and hands-on nursing support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Day and afternoon shifts are available; collaborate with RNs and direct support staff to ensure quality care and compliant documentation. Competitive weekly pay and benefits are provided where assigned.

Qualifications

• Active New York State LPN license required.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.
• Experience 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 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 MAR.
• Communicate health concerns and changes in condition to supervising RNs and 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.

Skills

LPN license NY

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Job 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.