Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/07/16
Applications Due: 06/30/17
Vacancy ID: 34336
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleNurse 1 or Nurse 2 - CNY DDSO
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $63293 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 50%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? Yes
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Onondaga
Street Address OPWDD - Central New York DDSO
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13212
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications For Nurse 1 positions, on or before the date of filing your application, you must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State, possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State, or be eligible to enter the examination for such license. You must obtain your NYS license within one year of the date of appointment or action will be taken to remove you from the position.
Questions regarding requirements for licensure should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234 or by calling (518) 474-3817. The State Education Department may also be contacted at nursebd@mail.nysed.gov.
There will be no written test. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, your education and experience will be evaluated against the general background/critical activities of the position. It is essential that you describe your education and experience as completely as possible on the examination application NYS-APP form, found here. http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf
Ambiguity, vagueness or omissions will not be decided in your favor. Do NOT send resumes. If you need more space, attach additional 8 1/2" x 11" sheets, following the same format used on the application form. Your final score will be based on the rating you receive on the evaluation of education and experience. All statements you make on your application are subject to investigation.
Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans’ and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.
For Nurse 2 positions, candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State AND have one year of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience.
Duties Description OPWDD Central New York Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office is recruiting for the Nurse 1 and Nurse 2 positions in the following counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego.
As a New York State employee, you would receive an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; option for Deferred Compensation; a State retirement option; vacation leave, personal leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Nurse 1 or Nurse 2 on an assigned shift, you would provide professional nursing services appropriate to individuals served by the program to which you are assigned. Services may include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case-finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care. You would also participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. As a Nurse 2, SG-16, you may also provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs, and narcotics.
Additional Comments Please note:
• Permanent positions.• 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 Kathleen Witham
Telephone 315-473-6980 X2003
Fax 315-473-6658
Email Address cny.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Central New York DDSO
187 Northern Concourse
City North Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13212
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé: continuous recruitment .
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