About the Role
Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Opportunities are available working with adults or youths. Paid training is provided.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Complete required documentation.
- 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.
Requirements
- A.A.S. Degree or High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate.
- Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.
- Travel is required.
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Ability to attain and maintain SCIP-R and CPR certification.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel)
Location
- Central New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- A.A.S. Degree or High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate
Benefits
- Low-cost individual health insurance plan
- Dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%)
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
