New York State Office of Mental Health

Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Rochester Psychiatric Center

Elmira Psychiatric Center

Bronx Psychiatric Center

Kingsboro Psychiatric Center

Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center

Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center

South Beach Psychiatric Center

Hutchings Psychiatric Center

Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center

Capital District Psychiatric Center

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center

Rockland Psychiatric Center

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center

Greater Binghamton Health Center

Manhattan Psychiatric Center

Queens Children's Psychiatric Center

Central New York Psychiatric Center

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

The Bronx

New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

Montefiore Hospital- Moses Campus

New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital

St. John's Riverside Hospital ParkCare Pavilion

New York-Presbyterian  Queens Hospital

<body><h3>{"title":"Licensed Practical Nurse Hourly (Bronx Addiction Treatment Center)","postdate":"2024-04-01","closedate":"2025-03-31"}</h3><br/><p>Minimum Qualifications A license to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.

Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco-Free facilities.

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, incumbents serve as members of a multidisciplinary team performing a variety of nursing and client care activities designed to ensure that clients receive all necessary care. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

* Medication administration and specimen collection;
* Attentiveness to patients' medical and other needs;
* Provision of nursing treatments;
* Gather patient measurements, signs and symptoms;
* Conduct building checks for safety hazards and ensuring patient safety;
* Crisis intervention;
* Complete documentation in patient electronic medical records, as well as staff communication logs and other required forms as needed;
* File patient record forms in the appropriate location within the record;
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

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{"title":"Licensed Practical Nurse Hourly (Bronx Addiction Treatment Center)","postdate":"2024-04-01","closedate":"2025-03-31"}Minimum Qualifications A license to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment. OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco-Free facilities. Duties Description Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, incumbents serve as members of a multidisciplinary team performing a variety of nursing and client care activities designed to ensure that clients receive all necessary care. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: * Medication administration and specimen collection; * Attentiveness to patients' medical and other needs; * Provision of nursing treatments; * Gather patient measurements, signs and symptoms; * Conduct building checks for safety hazards and ensuring patient safety; * Crisis intervention; * Complete documentation in patient electronic medical records, as well as staff communication logs and other required forms as needed; * File patient record forms in the appropriate location within the record; * Performs other related duties as assigned. Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements: Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment. 

<body><h3>{"title":"Registered Nurse 1 (NY HELPS)","postdate":"2024-04-11","closedate":"2024-07-15"}</h3><br/><p>Minimum Qualifications Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

Duties Description • Monitors individual's medical/health needs and services.

* Visits each assigned home weekly (minimally) to provide nursing oversight and complete review of items.
* Interacts with primary, medical specialists, various clinical staff as necessary.
* Advocate for individuals' health care needs.
* Maintains ongoing communication with med liaison/designee.
* Provides support to residential staff in maintaining health services for the individuals.
* Utilizes appropriate reporting mechanisms/chain of command in responding to individual and/or staff issues.
* Completes follow-up including documentation for individuals post ER/hospital visit follow-up.
* Reviews, comments, initials and dates lab, x-ray, consults, etc. If indicated completes follow-up with practitioner.
* Provides necessary documentation regarding home visits within established time frames.
* Follows pressure wound policy and documentation requirements.

Provides appropriate nursing services and support/oversight to Residential/Day Hab. staff.

* Responds to emergency requests as soon as possible (within and outside caseload).
* Completes nursing assessments and related documentation e.g. RN Notes, nursing log book, etc. thoroughly and within established time frames.
* Provides individual-specific nursing interventions.
* Responds to staff questions regarding individual specific medical/nursing issues.
* PONS are current (for caseload) and signed by staff. All PONS are maintained in computer files.
* Provides health related training/consultation to day program, IES, residential staff.
* Annually for everyone in your caseload, completes: review of medical section ISP, medication audit (each home).
* Keeps up to date regarding changes to medical section on ISP.
* Responsible for obtaining individual's informed consent for medications, as per BDDSOO Policy.

Provides adequate nursing assessment/supervision of DSAs competency regarding individual -specific nursing delegated procedures including medication administration.

* Completes initial medication certification and conducts annual clinical performance evaluations for DSAS for procedures that include but not limited to medication administration (Annual Clinical Nursing Evaluation of Nursing Delegated Tasks).
* Provides training for all staff as needed on new/revised medication/policies.
* Provides CMHN, NA and NPC' with certification/recertification information for data base in a timely manner.
* Completes required medication error documentation and staff medication error remediation.

Provides clinical supervision to LPNs

* Provides adequate nursing supervision and completes performance evaluations (as assigned) regarding individual-specific nursing procedures.

Maintains professional skills

* Attends Nursing Discipline meetings.
* Attends/completes on-line mandated DDSO training, as well as available discipline specific training.
* Identifies problems and/or opportunities for personal and/or nursing department improvement (s) and contributes to the development of an action plan.
* Completes special projects/assignments.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all

#LI-SB1

Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&amp;T Grade 18 ($65,001), Increased Hiring Salary ($8,928), Downstate Adjustment ($3,400), and Geographic Differential ($35,000). Geographic Differential added to the job rate ($82,656) for PS&amp;T Grade 18.

* If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
* Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
* The assignment of PS&amp;T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
* All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
* If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
* Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits

* Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
* Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
* Life insurance and Disability insurance.
* The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Paid Holidays and Leave

* Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
* Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
* Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
* Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
* Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program

Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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{"title":"Registered Nurse 1 (NY HELPS)","postdate":"2024-04-11","closedate":"2024-07-15"}Minimum Qualifications Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Duties Description • Monitors individual's medical/health needs and services. * Visits each assigned home weekly (minimally) to provide nursing oversight and complete review of items. * Interacts with primary, medical specialists, various clinical staff as necessary. * Advocate for individuals' health care needs. * Maintains ongoing communication with med liaison/designee. * Provides support to residential staff in maintaining health services for the individuals. * Utilizes appropriate reporting mechanisms/chain of command in responding to individual and/or staff issues. * Completes follow-up including documentation for individuals post ER/hospital visit follow-up. * Reviews, comments, initials and dates lab, x-ray, consults, etc. If indicated completes follow-up with practitioner. * Provides necessary documentation regarding home visits within established time frames. * Follows pressure wound policy and documentation requirements. Provides appropriate nursing services and support/oversight to Residential/Day Hab. staff. * Responds to emergency requests as soon as possible (within and outside caseload). * Completes nursing assessments and related documentation e.g. RN Notes, nursing log book, etc. thoroughly and within established time frames. * Provides individual-specific nursing interventions. * Responds to staff questions regarding individual specific medical/nursing issues. * PONS are current (for caseload) and signed by staff. All PONS are maintained in computer files. * Provides health related training/consultation to day program, IES, residential staff. * Annually for everyone in your caseload, completes: review of medical section ISP, medication audit (each home). * Keeps up to date regarding changes to medical section on ISP. * Responsible for obtaining individual's informed consent for medications, as per BDDSOO Policy. Provides adequate nursing assessment/supervision of DSAs competency regarding individual -specific nursing delegated procedures including medication administration. * Completes initial medication certification and conducts annual clinical performance evaluations for DSAS for procedures that include but not limited to medication administration (Annual Clinical Nursing Evaluation of Nursing Delegated Tasks). * Provides training for all staff as needed on new/revised medication/policies. * Provides CMHN, NA and NPC' with certification/recertification information for data base in a timely manner. * Completes required medication error documentation and staff medication error remediation. Provides clinical supervision to LPNs * Provides adequate nursing supervision and completes performance evaluations (as assigned) regarding individual-specific nursing procedures. Maintains professional skills * Attends Nursing Discipline meetings. * Attends/completes on-line mandated DDSO training, as well as available discipline specific training. * Identifies problems and/or opportunities for personal and/or nursing department improvement (s) and contributes to the development of an action plan. * Completes special projects/assignments. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-SB1 Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&amp;T Grade 18 ($65,001), Increased Hiring Salary ($8,928), Downstate Adjustment ($3,400), and Geographic Differential ($35,000). Geographic Differential added to the job rate ($82,656) for PS&amp;T Grade 18. * If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. * Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. * The assignment of PS&amp;T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. * All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. * If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. * Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. NYS offers Incredible Benefits * Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. * Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. * Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. * Life insurance and Disability insurance. * The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Paid Holidays and Leave * Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. * Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. * Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. * Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. * Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. 

<body><h3>{"title":"Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS)","postdate":"2024-04-11","closedate":"2024-07-15"}</h3><br/><p>Minimum Qualifications Either A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR

B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR

C: An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.)

Note: If you are appointed with either qualification "B" or "C," you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued or steps will be taken to remove you from the position.

Questions regarding requirements for licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237 or by calling (518) 474-3817. The State Education Department may also be contacted by e-mail at nursebd@nysed.gov

All candidates must also possess a valid Driver's license. Upon appointment you must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. If you fail to maintain your license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate measures may be pursued to remove you from this position.

Duties Description • Monitor the conditions of the Individuals in their assigned worksite in order to detect indications of changes in condition or responses to medication or therapy.

* Identify symptoms of illnesses and changes in conditions manifested by individuals, and report such symptoms or changes to a physician or registered nurse in order to provide information useful in diagnosis and treatment planning.
* Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and respiration rates using thermometers, manometers, stethoscopes;
* Administer all injectable, j-tube and g-tube medications to assigned individuals.
* Implement and monitor the g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary.
* Implement catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning.
* Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool and other specimens in order to obtain such samples for analysis.
* Prepare and maintain charts and other records and treatments administered in order to document such conditions and activities.
* Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications.
* Perform "Direct Care" duties as assigned.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all

#LI-SB1

Additional Comments • Please note, the posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 10 ($43,768), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Geographic Differential ($13,000), increased Hiring Rate ($5,680), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted maximum salary ($53,708) Job Rate includes the previously mentioned Geographic Differential and Downstate Adjustment.

* If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
* For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
* Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
* All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
* If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
* Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!

* Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
* Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
* Life insurance and Disability insurance.
* The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave

* Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
* Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
* Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
* Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
* Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program

Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

* OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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{"title":"Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS)","postdate":"2024-04-11","closedate":"2024-07-15"}Minimum Qualifications Either A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR C: An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.) Note: If you are appointed with either qualification "B" or "C," you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued or steps will be taken to remove you from the position. Questions regarding requirements for licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237 or by calling (518) 474-3817. The State Education Department may also be contacted by e-mail at nursebd@nysed.gov All candidates must also possess a valid Driver's license. Upon appointment you must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. If you fail to maintain your license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate measures may be pursued to remove you from this position. Duties Description • Monitor the conditions of the Individuals in their assigned worksite in order to detect indications of changes in condition or responses to medication or therapy. * Identify symptoms of illnesses and changes in conditions manifested by individuals, and report such symptoms or changes to a physician or registered nurse in order to provide information useful in diagnosis and treatment planning. * Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and respiration rates using thermometers, manometers, stethoscopes; * Administer all injectable, j-tube and g-tube medications to assigned individuals. * Implement and monitor the g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary. * Implement catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning. * Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool and other specimens in order to obtain such samples for analysis. * Prepare and maintain charts and other records and treatments administered in order to document such conditions and activities. * Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications. * Perform "Direct Care" duties as assigned. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-SB1 Additional Comments • Please note, the posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 10 ($43,768), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Geographic Differential ($13,000), increased Hiring Rate ($5,680), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted maximum salary ($53,708) Job Rate includes the previously mentioned Geographic Differential and Downstate Adjustment. * If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. * For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. * Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. * All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. * If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. * Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. NYS offers Incredible Benefits! * Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. * Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. * Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. * Life insurance and Disability insurance. * The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave * Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. * Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. * Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. * Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. * Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. * OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. 

New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus

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1:15 Patient ratio

Open Staff Positions

LPN / LVN

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

LPN / LVN

New York State Office of Mental Health

All New York State Office of Mental Health facilities

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