Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary RangeFrom $35915 to $44077 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications: Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
Transfer Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Licensed Practical Nurse.
Duties Description The LPN is needed to provide care within the scope of practice for an LPN. Under the supervision of a RN they will provide acute care to individuals attending The Amenia Program Center. Individuals at the Amenia Program Center require hands on nursing interventions which cannot be delegated to unlicensed nursing personnel.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
•Provides first aid to individuals and monitors vital signs as needed, reporting findings to the RN
•Ensures that all documentation such as monthly MARs, consents, Current Scripts and the Ready to Go, is accurate and available.
•Monitoring / supervising insulin administration, administering influenza vaccines, along with PO daily medication / treatments
•Maintains tickler for OTC expiration dates and OTC standing orders for the individuals
•Responsible for purchasing and organizing med room supplies
•Other duties as assigned
Additional Comments NOTE: You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 845-877-6821 ext 3367
Email Address Joyce.Pinnock@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Taconic DDSO- Office of Human Resources
26 Center Circle
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, a current resume and to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Also be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume.
Taconic DDSO – Human Resources
26 Center Circle
Wassaic, New York 12592
Phone: 845-877-6821 ext. 3367
Fax: 845-877-3851
Please note: 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
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.