Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Practical Nurse - STATE OPS

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 Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Thursday/Monday (week 1 and 3)<br />Saturday/Sunday (week 2 and 4)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Kings

Street Address SHIRTZ 1

960 Elton Street

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11208

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • License AND current registration certificate, issued by the education department, to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State

Duties Description The incumbent will provide 24-hour nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The duties will include but not limited to:
• Performing specialized nursing care such as feedings, medication administration, and dressing.
• Responsible for daily observation, and reporting changes in the clients’ status to the RN, Physician, and document accurately all incidents and occurrences in a timely manner.
• Preparing quarterly nursing reviews and attend ISP meetings.
• Attending to personal care, self-care and other needs of those individuals who require assistance, while always encouraging choice and independence daily to the most considerable extent as possible.
• Will treat all individuals with dignity and respect, and maintain individuals’ rights based on policy and procedure.

Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. 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 he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• 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.

Contact Information

Name Brooklyn DDSO - Personnel Office, Bldg 1

Telephone (718) 642-3210

Fax (718) 642-5290

Email Address Brooklyn.HR@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 888 Fountain Avenue

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11239

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above vacancy ID in all correspondence.

Please submit cover letter and résumé by 4/23/2018.