About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School Age/Preschool position is responsible for providing daily nursing care to all school age and/or preschool children, participating in Agency activities, and completing required documentation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure documentation is accurate, contemporaneous, and effectively communicates all information required for regulatory compliance.
- Promote and oversee the safety and well-being of children through written and verbal procedures, safety equipment, and awareness of potential dangers.
- Attend to personal, self-care, and other program needs that children cannot independently accomplish.
- Keep the nursing and administrative team informed of medical and dietary concerns.
- Provide support and consultation, and initiate peer support among program participants.
- Promote student input in the development of program activities.
- Oversee the safety and well-being of the children.
- Oversee and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Participate in treatment team activities, including meetings, trainings, and committees.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate.
- Ability to lift and/or assist children in your care.
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
Education Level
- High School Diploma
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)
- 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.
