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LPN Direct Care - I/DD Residential
Newburgh, NY On-site
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About the role
This position will work in an Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) setting where they will monitor health status, administer medications, and perform specialized medical treatments in a home-like setting. This position will work alongside direct support professionals where they will be part of the daily staff to individual staffing ratio sharing other daily residential duties.
What you'll bring
- OPWDD certifications: Become certified and maintain all required ratio ready trainings.
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- 2-5 years of previous nursing experience with IDD individuals with co-occurring behavioral health challenges or hospital nursing and/or nursing home experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self - Starter
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills
- Assist in instructing staff in medical procedures and healthy lifestyle
- 2-5 years of previous nursing experience with IDD population or hospital nursing and/or nursing home experience.
- Experience as direct support professional preferred.