Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
12 days ago
Albany
Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 Hour Shifts Full Time and Part Time | Day and Night Shifts Per Diem Pay between $27-$34/hour (based on experience and shift differential) At St. Margaret's Center, we see kids, not conditions. St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, we provide specialized long-term care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. Our team delivers advanced 24-hour medical care in a nurturing, home-like environment where residents can experience a full childhood - including school, activities, family time, and friendships. Requirements for a Licensed Practical Nuse (LPN) - • Current and valid New York State LPN license, • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute care or long-term care setting, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • Provide direct nursing care and treatment to residents/individuals, including medication administration and clinical procedures, in accordance with care plans and physician orders, • Monitor, assess, and document residents' health status; promptly report changes or concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN), • Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions under the direction of an RN, • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in medical records and nursing notes, • Ensure nursing equipment is properly maintained and functioning, • Support the RN with assessments, care planning, and annual evaluations as needed, • Maintain organized, up-to-date medical records and ensure regulatory compliance, • Collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, staff, and administration, • Unique specialty pediatric skilled nursing facility, • Smaller care units (average 16 residents per unit), • Higher staffing ratios for quality care, • Supportive, team-focused environment, • Playful and engaging atmosphere for residents, • All school-aged children receive educational services, • Residents are actively included in community outings and schooling, • Competitive pay, • Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials As part of the Center for Disability Services, St. Margaret's Center offers a mission-driven career with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. • Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Paid Holidays, • Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Pay, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Tuition Assistance, • Employee Referral Bonus Program, • Employee Assistance Program, • Free Life Insurance, • Free Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Career Development Programs, • Employee Recognition Programs, • Wellness Program