LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
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LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Margaret's Center

Location: Albany,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T01:02:54Z

Job Description:
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse12 hour shifts * Up to $34/hrSt. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center is a skilled nursing facility serving medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. We specialize in providing cutting-edge, long-term, 24-hour intensive medical care in a nurturing and home-like setting. St. Margaret's Center is a place where infants, children and young adults can learn and grow despite any obstacle. We're focused on creating a full childhood experience for every resident, which includes activities, school, family, and friends in a warm atmosphere that feels like home. We see our patients as kids, not conditions. What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work?
  • Specialty Pediatric Facility: The only nursing facility in Albany serving babies, teenagers, and young adults.
  • Smaller units - an average size unit is 16 residents.
  • Higher staffing ratios
  • Atmosphere focused on learning & growing.
  • Playful environment
  • All school aged children receive school services.
  • Inclusion of all residents into the community for outings and schooling
  • Competitive pay rate
  • Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
  • In this role, you may be eligible to receive the New York State funded Health Care Worker Bonus!
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To learn more about St. Margaret's Center, please check out our Virtual Tour: Requirements for a LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:
  • Current and valid NYS LPN License
  • Minimum of one year acute or long-term care experience required
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Responsibilities for a LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:
  • Provide direct care and treatment to individuals in assigned program(s) through a variety of nursing procedures and medication administration.
  • Respond and assist in medical emergencies and take appropriate action with guidance from RN.
  • Observe and monitor individuals with specific health problems and those at risk and report pertinent findings to RN.
  • Document all current health related information in nurses' notes and/or medical record.
  • Check nursing equipment as indicated.
  • Assist RN in annual assessment of consumers in day programs.
  • Keep medical files current and complete.
  • Attends nursing/program meetings as scheduled.
  • Communicates with other service providers, program staff, administration, etc., re: changing medical issues.
Benefits for St. Margaret's Center Team Members: As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, working at St. Margaret's Center provides the opportunity to become a part of our Mission. A career with us offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work in addition to a rewarding work environment, and competitive benefits to include:
  • Low-Cost Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
  • Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty
  • 401K Retirement Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Free Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Career Development Program
  • Staff Recognition Programs
  • Wellness Program
  • Supplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options: Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and more
At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.
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