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Utica, NY, USA | Hourly | 24.00 per hour | FULL-TIME

Come join our Day Services Department! As the Program LPN in this role you will ensure the supervision and provision of nursing services to the people we support at the program sites. Responsible for the implementation of medical policies and procedures with assigned site in accordance with the Arc and OPWDD regulations.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist Program RN in the management of illnesses and accidents.

+ Assist Program RN in the provision of nursing services.

+ Assist Program RN in medical record keeping, nursing assessments, monthly summaries and nurse's notes.

+ Administer medication as assigned.

+ Assist in monitoring program participants' nutritional status.

Qualifications:

+ New York State Licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse.

+ Specialized training or one year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred

+ Valid NYS Drivers' License

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.