Lpn/Rhs/Day

Schenectady ARC has been providing services to developmentally disabled adults since 1952 and is committed to helping people within the Capital Region enjoy healthy, rewarding lives as members of their community. Schenectady ARC brings staff, families and community together to encourage dreams and respond to each person's life choices by offering high quality services, resources and supports. 

Position:  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Compensation Range:  $20.30-29.03

Hours:  Full time, Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide nursing tasks within the scope of practice for an LPN with RN oversight and will have responsibility in areas of both primary medical and psychiatry services for Schenectady ARC’s onsite clinic, Ridge Health Services.

LPN will ensure accurate documentation on each patient' confidential clinical record is maintained including diagnostic assessment reports, individual plan of treatment, and treatment notes regarding services being recommended or delivered. LPN will make sure prescription call lines are reviewed each day, pull and prepare medication tracking sheets and communicate with specialist offices and diagnostic facilities to schedule appointments/testing and instruct patients on testing procedures. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: documenting vaccines, obtaining blood specimens and preparing to ship to lab, stock patient rooms before visits.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid NYS LPN licensure

* Basic computer skills

* Clinic/Physician’s office and phlebotomy experience preferred

* Experience with electronic medical records system preferred (Cure MD a plus)

Disclaimer:

The above job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job role. The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required and Schenectady ARC reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend policies, procedure, programs and/or guidelines including the contents of job descriptions, at any time without prior notice. A candidate’s rate of pay is based upon consideration of several factors which may vary based on the position. These factors may include shift differentials (weekend, evening, awake overnight), work location differentials and certifications. In addition to pay, Schenectady ARC cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Schenectady ARC offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, generous paid time off and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.