Description

Pay $30.00 - $31.50 an hour

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to provide daily nursing care, order medications, provide updates to the RN and Nurse Practitioners, train and orient AMAP’s, schedule appointments, participate in agency activities and complete required documentation.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse

• Opportunities available working with adult or youths.

• Ability to pick up 24 hours a month (12 off hours/off-shift during weekdays & 12 off hours during weekends)

• Paid Training

• Starting pay $30/hour!

• Sign-on Bonus - up to $3,000

  Core Responsibilities

• Promote the individuals’ independence by implementing the Individual Program Plan.

• Attend to personal, self-care and other program participant needs.

• Provide support and consultation and initiate peer support among program participants.

• Promote program participant input in the development of program activities.

• Oversee the safety and well being of the program participants.

• Oversee and upkeep the maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team.

• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

  Qualifications

• A.A.S. Degree or High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate.

• Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel)

• Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

• Ability to attain and maintain SCIP-R and CPR certification.

  Benefits

  Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

• Direct Deposit

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Retirement Plan 403(b)

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Referral Bonus $1,500!

  Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

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Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver License

• LPN