Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleCommunity Mental Health Nurse - EOA #2018-137
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $59671 to $75785 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT:
Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service List for Community Mental Health Nurse OR currently permanent in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer per Civil Service Rules & Regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT:
Candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State or possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State. (You must obtain your New York State license within one year of appointment or action will be taken to remove you from the position).
AND EITHER
1. A bachelor's or higher degree in one of the areas listed below* AND two years of professional clinical nursing experience, including at least one year as described below**
OR
2. 30 college credits in the areas listed below* IN ADDITION TO an associate’s degree in nursing or completion of a three-year nursing program AND three years of professional clinical nursing experience, including at least one year as described below**
*Acceptable areas including nursing, health care administration, public administration in a health care area, public health, community mental health, community mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, biology, social work or human services. The 30 credits may include up to two statistics courses. Courses/degrees in physical education, recreation therapy, English, history, math, anthropology, languages etc. are NOT acceptable.
**One year of experience in providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, or alcohol or substance abuse in a COMMUNITY SETTING, e.g. a halfway house, visiting nurse, or a community clinic. SUBSTITUTION: A master's degree in community mental health may be substituted for this experience only.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Maintain a caseload of Family Care individuals as Primary Nurse.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in plans to consider moving individuals to Family Care by ensuring that health needs can be
adequately addressed in a particular home.
• Reviews the individual's medication regimen.
• Completes Nursing Assessment.
• Provide technical assistance using knowledge and nursing skills to enable FC providers, families, and Service Coordinators to access and/or provide appropriate medical care, obtain equipment, etc. in the community.
2. Visits Family Care home on no less than a quarterly basis to ensure health needs are being met.
3. Visits and/or interfaces with community hospital staff on a weekly basis when Family Care individual is
hospitalized.
4. Reviews health care documentation; physical examinations, etc. to ensure routine and/or specialized health
services are provided.
5. Assist in training Family Care providers in medication administration and record keeping.
6. Assist team members in clarification of medical procedures, preventive health care, and assist with obtaining
appropriate measures for individual in crisis and emergency situations.
7. Assist with obtaining consents from family members and through the Court Consent procedure.
8. Assist in planning for hospital discharges; attend discharge planning meeting to assist the team.
9. Provide on-site visits as required pertaining to individuals and alleged incidents.
10. Will participate in Individual Receiving Services move from one home to another.
11. Participate in special assignments as required.
Additional Comments Additional Comments:
Candidates may be eligible for an Increased Hiring Salary ($3,651), Geographic Pay Differential ($12,871), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,026).
Please note:
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.