About the Role
Upstate Caring Partners is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide daily nursing care, order medications, update RNs and Nurse Practitioners, train AMAP's, schedule appointments, participate in agency activities, and complete documentation. Opportunities are available working with adults or youth.
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.
- 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.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Windows
- Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Word
- Excel
- SCIP-R certification
- CPR certification
Location
- Central New York
Work Type
- Monday through Friday
- Days ONLY
Education Level
- A.A.S. Degree
- High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate
Benefits
- Paid Training
- 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.
