LPN/LVN - Home Health

Details

Client Name: OPWDD Western New York DDSOO

Job Type: Local

Position Urgency Normal

Offering Nursing

Profession LPN/LVN

Specialty Home Health

Job ID 18963634

Shift Details

Shifts Per Week 5

scheduledHrs_1 40.0

Job Order Details

Start Date 2026-10-01

End Date 2028-09-28

Duration 104 Week(s)

Float Required No

Call Required No

Job Description

LPN For the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Western New York DDSOO (DDSOO) is an agency of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The homes are residences of a developmentally disabled population including some individuals who are medically or physically disabled, as well as some who are confined to wheelchairs. There is a fluctuating need (one that may change from day-to-day and not for a fixed number of positions).

LPN Duties to Be Performed

Consistently attends to health care needs of all individuals

• Institutes physicians orders as appropriate and advises residential nurse of new orders for medications and or treatment

• Prepares administers and documents all medications and treatments prescribed by physicians orders promoting independence based on self medication administration assessments and habilitation plans

• Administers insulin and monitors blood glucose levels via glucometer administers injectables and medication via tube as well as administering and ensuring accountability of controlled medications. Document as required

• Follows standard procedure for ordering and receiving medications. Documents using proper form

• Implement catheterization orders, tracheostomy care, pharyngeal suctioning as well as any additional medical nursing treatment as deemed necessary and within LPN standards of practice

• Bacuman's health concerns, (including seizures menses vital signs including temperatures BMS unusual behavior etc) Which may indicate health care problems; gathers facts and reports significant information to the appropriate health care providers. Attends medical appointments as assigned

• Assists staff with concerns or questions regarding individuals care within the LPN scope of practice

Participates in the developmental and review of Habilitation plans goal plans. Implements and provides documentation for their plans

• Provides opportunities for community inclusion utilizing community resources to develop personal relationships with members of the community

• Provides opportunities to make appropriate choices; offers suggestions for new choices

• Provides training and assistance to develop skills to promote self reliance

• Provides opportunities for individuals to contribute to his/her own life and the lives of those around them, both in their community and their home

• Insurers timely documentation of activities in individual's Habilitation/medical notes

Promotes individual's safety and rights on a daily basis

• Treats individuals with respect and dignity observing their rights to privacy confidentiality and personal choice

• Provides individuals with a level of supervision which meets their needs as identified in their protective oversight plan and specific issues that may arise

• Ensures safety by reporting needs repairs safety issues in a timely manner

• Reports all allegations of neglect mistreatment and abuse promptly and accordingly to established guidelines

• Maintains current LPM licensure CPR certification and mandated infection control coursework and training

Consistently adheres to specific duties which are necessary to ensure smooth program operations

• Participates in proper meal preparation and portion control according to prescribed diets in individual preferences. Ensures proper food storage following proper sanitation principles

• Maintains a clean and home like environment

• Follows personnel and medical policies and procedures; completes necessary documentation

• Works cooperatively With and communicates appropriately with other team members promoting harmonious environment for the customer

Performs LPN duties as needed

• Administers medication

• Performs tube feedings

• Collects blood samples of certified for venipuncture

• Provides colostomy care

• takes and records temperature pulse respiration and blood pressure

• Obtain specimens for analysis and performs other medical procedures as ordered by a physician

• And applies simple dressing

• Bathes in feeds patient

• Cares for individuals in their quarters by performing such tasks as bed making linen change lifting and moving consumers and caring for their personal effects

LPN Locations:

3213 Baker Road, Orchard Park NY 14127

199 Bullis Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224

5240 Seneca St, West Seneca, NY 14224

The LPN Day Hab Locations are:

106 Pine St, Hamburg NY 14075

Other locations may be added as needed.

About EGA Associates, LLC

EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide. Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves.

Benefits & Compensation

EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

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Client Details

City Albany

State NY

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