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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/04/16

Applications Due01/31/17

Vacancy ID34310

NY HELPNo

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 Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address Various Sites in Oneida County

City Various sites in Oneida County

StateNY

Zip Code13440

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:

. 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 2:15pm-10:15pm. PASS DAYS ARE WEEK 1: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AND ON WEEK 2 IS FRIDAY AND MONDAY.

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

Name Rosemary French

Telephone 315-336-2300 ext 578

Fax 315-338-0443

Email Address Rosemary.French@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 101 West Liberty Street

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

 

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