Licensed Practical Nurse - Residential

Description

SUMMARY: Licensed Practical Nurse to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing services and care for individuals residing in Madison Cortland ARC Residential Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees the general health and medical management of assigned individuals. This includes follow-up of health-related issues and coordination with physicians, clinicians, family members, and Residential Services Program staff.
• Provides medical support for residential program; through assisting with arranging and scheduling of appointments, follow-ups as necessary, paperwork, and filing in accordance with the Residential system.
• Assists R.N. with updating and tracking appointments, lab work and the results thereof.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Mission: The Arc of Madison Cortland is a family-led organization that advocates and provides support and services to people with developmental and other disabilities, emphasizing choice and full community engagement.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 paid Holidays

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Valid New York State Licensed Practical Nurses License and at least six months medical experience within the developmental disabilities or public health nursing field.

EEO Statement; The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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