Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 11/17/17
Applications Due: 03/01/18
Vacancy ID: 45407

Position Information

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Practical Nurse - WNY (Fredonia)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade10

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37366 to $45857 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Pass days to be determined at interview

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 2 PM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chautauqua

Street Address

City Fredonia

StateNY

Zip Code14063

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Must have a current license and registration to practice in New York State, or a limited permit to practice in NYS, or an application on file for a limited permit to practice in NYS.

Upon appointment, candidate must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.


Duties Description • LPNs at OPWDD, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, are involved in the treatment of people with developmental disabilities;
• LPNs administer medications and injections; perform tube feedings; hang IVs; collect blood samples (if certified for venipuncture); observe patients and report changes in their conditions; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; obtain specimens for analysis; and perform other medical procedures as ordered by a physician;
• As an LPN, a candidate must be able to prepare and apply simple dressings; bathe and feed individuals; and care for people in their living quarters by performing such tasks as making beds, changing linens, lifting and moving; and care for any personal needs.

Additional Comments • Competitive Salary • Health Insurance • Retirement Plan • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave • Opportunities for Advancement • Professional Development Opportunities • FLEX Spending (Dependent Care & Health Care Spending Account) • Employee Assistance Program • Loan Forgiveness Programs • Workers’ Compensation • Workplace Violence Prevention Program • Domestic Violence Prevention Program • Tuition Reimbursement Programs


OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Office

Telephone 716-517-2057

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Region 1 - Western New York DDSOO

1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should call for an application 716-517-2057 or email wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov