Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Are you looking to utilize your LPN skills in an environment outside of the hospital setting? Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being an LPN has its Advantages! As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides therapeutic care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. This position will administer medications, complete med ordering, and provide med stock oversight for an assigned caseload of community group homes. The LPN will follow up on doctors orders and contact physicians if applicable, as well as examine individuals with medical and/or physical complaints. In addition, this position will assist individuals in daily living activities and during mealtimes. Salary: $25.85 - $27.65 per hour; commensurate with education and experience. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Requirements
- State LPN License
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
- Valid NY Drivers License
Nice To Haves
- At least (1) year experience preferred
- New Grads Welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
- Administer medications
- Complete med ordering
- Provide med stock oversight for an assigned caseload of community group homes
- Follow up on doctors orders and contact physicians if applicable
- Examine individuals with medical and/or physical complaints
- Assist individuals in daily living activities and during mealtimes
Benefits
- Paid orientation
- Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year
- Supportive Management and a collaborative Nursing Team
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits
- Student loan debt assistance
- 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
- Payment for your license renewal CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program
- Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan repayment
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
- Dental
- Prescription drug
- Preventative care
- Mental health services
- Continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
