Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse – Senior LPN (Senior Licensed)

$77,069 – $82,061 per year

• Supervise LPNs and unlicensed staff under direction of RN, physician, or licensed provider.
• Monitor resident health status; implement interventions; document thoroughly.
• Assist with scheduling and provide nursing duties for residents in CACT homes in Orange and Rockland Counties.
• Assign basic care and observational tasks to staff per treatment plans.
• Provide care guidelines and training to enhance staff skills; ensure adherence to standards.
• Administer medications and treatments; order medications and medical supplies.
• Review physicians' orders; maintain compliance documents such as nursing summaries and medical records.
• Collaborate with RNs; communicate with primary RNs to promote continuity of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Promotion: License and current registration as LPN in New York State; one year of service as Senior LPN.
• Open Competitive: License and registration to practice as practical nurse in New York State; two years of experience providing nursing care, administering medications, educating families, and supervising direct care staff.
• Transfer: One year permanent competitive, non‑competitive or 55‑b/c status in posted title; eligibility for lateral transfer (or via Sec 70.1, 70.4, 52.6). Transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.
• To determine eligibility, visit Career Mobility Got‑IT website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Positions may be filled via non‑competitive appointment; you need not take an exam but must meet minimum qualifications.
• Employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to transition to permanent non‑competitive employment within one year and then to permanent competitive status. No exam required for conversion.
• Preference given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. Indicate on resume if applicable.
• All OPWDD employees must maintain eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid programs; continued employment depends on eligibility.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome the unique contributions of applicants in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Paid holidays: 13 per year.
• Paid vacation leave: 13 days initially; 5 days paid personal leave; 13 days paid sick leave (may carry over).
• Professional leave: up to 3 days per year.
• Health Care Coverage:
  Employees and eligible dependents choose from affordable plans; family dental and vision at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
  Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks paid leave at full pay for qualifying events.
• Retirement Program: NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
• Professional Development: NYS training programs, tuition assistance, and public service workshops for continuing credit.
• Life and Disability Insurance, student loan forgiveness, savings programs, and employee assistance programs.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider;
Government Administration