LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Skilled Nursing

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Skilled Nursing | St. Margaret's Center

Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem | Day & Night Shifts | 12 Hour Shifts

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

Our residents don't just receive care-they experience childhood, education, family connection, friendships, 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 located 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 setting.

Why Work at St. Margaret's?

• Unique pediatric skilled nursing facility
• Small units (average 16 residents per unit)
• Higher staffing ratios to support quality care
• Strong leadership and team-based support
• Engaging, uplifting environment for residents
• Residents attend school and participate in community activities
• Competitive pay with shift differentials

What You'll Do:

• 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

LPN Qualifications:

• 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 for St. Margaret's Team Members:
As part of the Center for Disability Services, we offer a mission-driven career with strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• 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.)
• Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty Pay

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.