Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.
Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.

Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/22/16

Applications Due09/01/16

Vacancy ID31767

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 Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address 200 Smith Drive

City Corinth

StateNY

Zip Code12822

Minimum Qualifications - Must currently be a permanent, full-time Licensed Practical Nurse;
OR
- Possession of a license and registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.



Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Location: Multi-site assignment based out of the Adirondack Regional Center with rotations to various IRA’s.

. Administering all injectable, j-tube and g-tube medications to assigned individuals;
. Implementing and monitoring the g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary;
. Implementing catherization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning;
. Any additional medical nursing treatment as necessary;
. Assist with medical needs at IRA’s. Other duties as directed by supervisor or nursing administrative staff. Could be assigned to float to other locations depending on staffing.

Additional Comments ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Driver’s License: Valid license to drive in NYS.
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail ODHPRSNL if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should call the HR Office for an application. 518-388-0347.

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

PLEASE NOTE THE SHIFT FOR THIS POSITION IS 6:00AM - 2:00PM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ON WEEK 1 AND FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ON WEEK 2.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Elizabeth Haight

Telephone 518-388-0347

Fax 518-370-7536

Email Address Elizabeth.Haight@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 500 Balltown Road

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12304

 

Printable Version