The Arc Lexington·City of Gloversville, New York
The LPN is responsible for monitoring health, self-care, and personal hygiene needs for individuals in medical frail homes. Key duties include providing direct hands-on support, administering medications, and performing routine hospital check-ins.
What does a Licensed Practical Nurse do? A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for monitoring the people we support in our medical frail homes as it relates to health, self-care and personal hygiene needs. This position will assist with hands on direct support as well administering medications and performing routine hospital check ins for the people we support.
Must be a licensed and registered LPN by New York Education Department Valid NYS Driver's License Reliable transportation and ability to travel to various worksites is required Prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred What can The Arc Lexington offer you? Competitive starting rates ranging from $26.00-$29.25. Generous paid time off Paid training A complete, very low competitive benefit package Why work at The Arc Lexington? The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards: 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award 2023 - 10 Best Workplaces for Diversity We hope you will join us in making a difference! Apply Today! The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Candidates must be a licensed and registered LPN by the New York Education Department and possess a valid NYS Driver's License with reliable transportation. Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
