Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 12/30/16
Applications Due: 12/31/17
Vacancy ID: 35658

Position Information

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Practical Nurse

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade10

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $35915 to $44077 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address To Be Determined

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code14620

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.

Must have and maintain a valid unrestricted license to drive 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;

Additional Comments As a New York State employee, you would receive an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision benefits; Deferred Compensation; State retirement option; vacation leave, personal leave, sick leave and paid holidays. OPWDD participates in loan forgiveness programs and candidates may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information go to: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Positions are located throughout the following counties: Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.

NOTES:
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.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Office - Hiring Unit

Telephone (585) 461-8765 or (585) 461-8977

Fax (585) 461-8926

Email Address Thomas.F.Fitzsimmons@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street OPWDD Finger Lakes DDSO

620 Westfall Rd

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14620

 

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