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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/09/13

Applications Due07/13/14

Vacancy ID7305

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleNurse 2 / Nurse 2 (Psychiatric), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P13584

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade16

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

Salary RangeFrom $45940 to $58468 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Workweek and workday hours are to be determined.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14213

Minimum Qualifications Open to New York State employees:

Transfer Opportunity - Currently serving permanently in Nurse 2 or Nurse 2 (Psychiatric) titles and eligible for lateral transfer; OR in a comparable title and eligible for Section 70.1 or 70.4 transfer.

Open to the Public:

Nurse 2:
A license and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State AND one year of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience.

Nurse 2 (Psychiatric):
A license and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State AND either one year of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience, of which six months must be specialized nursing experience with individuals, at least 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, alcoholism, or chemical dependency, OR eighteen months of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience.

You must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. If you receive an appointment, your continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your appointment.

Duties Description A Nurse 2 / Nurse 2 (Psychiatric) provides professional nursing services appropriate to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Nursing services include, but are not limited to:

nursing interventions and their documentation,
case finding,
health teaching/counseling,
provision of supportive and/or restorative care,
staff training,
clinical and administration report preparation,
maintenance of infection control standards, and
participation on a treatment team

You may also act as a charge nurse. You may 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 medicines, controlled drugs and narcotics.

Additional Comments SG - 16 / $45,940 - $58,468
Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment.

Generous benefit package includes:

Paid vacation leave
Paid personal leave
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Tuition Aid
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision care benefits
Membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and
Various savings plan programs.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone (716) 816-2016

Fax (716) 816-2554

Email Address BPC-Careers@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with this facility, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a $75 fingerprint fee.

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