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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/14/16

Applications Due08/14/16

Vacancy ID28493

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleNurse 1 or Nurse 2

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $59638 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Richmond

Street Address OPWDD - Staten Island DDSO

City Richmond

StateNY

Zip Code10314

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 Staten Island Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office is recruiting for the Nurse1 and Nurse 2 positions in Richmond County.

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. You may also act as a charge nurse on a unit or in a residence, or as house or unit supervisor in a nursing home.
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:

• NOTE: Coverage is 24/7. Shifts vary: days, evening, and nights. Permanent and Temporary 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.

Name Personnel

Telephone 718-983-5437

Fax 718-983-5216

Email Address shauna.l.carter@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Staten Island DDSO

1150 Forest Hill Rd.

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by August 14, 2016. Please reference the above EOA # 2016-145 in all correspondence.

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