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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/16

Applications Due03/01/18

Vacancy ID33963

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleLicensed Practical Nurse WNY

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 Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County To Be Determined

Street Address To Be Determined

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code14224

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 Positions available in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara Counties on day, afternoon and evening shift.

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

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 submit a current resume with your application detailing your education & experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should call for an application 716-517-2057 or email wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov

Completed applications, along with a resume, should be mailed to Western NY DDSO-HRMO, 1200 East and West Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224 or faxed to 716-517-3715 or emailed to wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov



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

Name Human Resources Office

Telephone 716-517-2057

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

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