LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics
St. Margaret's Center | Albany, NY

Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Opportunities
Day and Night Shifts Available | 12 Hour Shifts

Pay: $27-$34/hour
based on experience and applicable shift differential

If you're looking for an LPN opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, St. Margaret's Center offers a nursing environment unlike a traditional skilled nursing facility.

Our residents don't just receive care-they experience childhood, education, friendships, family connections, community outings, and meaningful daily life. At St. Margaret's Center, we see kids, not conditions.

St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility in Albany, NY. Since 1883, we have provided compassionate, specialized long-term care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults in a nurturing, home-like environment.

Why You'll Love Working at St. Margaret's:

• Unique opportunity to work in pediatric and young adult skilled nursing
• Small units averaging approximately 16 residents per unit
• Strong staffing and leadership support
• Collaborative, team-based nursing environment
• Meaningful work with residents who attend school, participate in activities, and engage with their community

What You'll Do as a Pediatric LPN:

• Provide direct nursing care and treatment to residents/individuals, including medication administration and clinical procedures, in accordance with care plans and physician orders
• Monitor, assess, and document residents' health status; promptly report changes or concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN)
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions under the direction of an RN
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in medical records and nursing notes
• Ensure nursing equipment is properly maintained and functioning
• Support the RN with assessments, care planning, and annual evaluations as needed
• Maintain organized, up-to-date medical records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, staff, and administration
• Participate in nursing and program meetings and contribute to quality care initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Current and valid New York State LPN license
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute care or long-term care setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits & Perks:

As part of the Center for Disability Services, St. Margaret's Center offers a mission-driven workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits may include:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development & Training Programs
• Wellness & Employee Recognition Programs
• Supplemental Insurance Options (Accident, Critical Illness, etc.)
• Access to Rain, allowing employees to access earned wages before their regular payday

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.