Licensed Practical Nurse

NY HELP Yes

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Licensed Practical Nurse

Occupational Category Health Care, Human / Social Services

Salary Grade 10

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $67933 to $72322 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sun 8am-12pmMon & Tues 9am-5pmNote : Salary is pro-rated.

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Westchester

Street Address Jefferson IRA

266C Bryant Ave.

City White Plains

State NY

Zip Code 10605

Duties Description Under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider, performs nursing care tasks and procedures consistent with individual treatment plans and scope of practice, to maintain health, prevent and cure illness and injury, and alleviate suffering using practical knowledge of health processes and facility procedures.

• Assists registered nurses, physicians, or other licensed health care providers in the identification of individuals’ needs and participates in the development of plans to address goals.
• Administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals as prescribed.
• Obtains and records individuals’ temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, and other vital signs using standard instruments and procedures.
• Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms and conditions to obtain and provide information for diagnosis and treatment; identifies responses to medication or changes in health status; and reports such to a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider.
• Prepares individuals for or assists with examinations and treatments.
• Maintains charts and other records of individuals’ conditions and / or administered treatments.
• Attends to individuals’ personal needs, including activities of daily living and hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming.
• Talks to individuals, listens to their concerns and responses, and encourages them to cooperate and participate in treatment and rehabilitation activities.
• Educates and counsels individuals and / or families regarding their health, medications, treatment goals and procedures, and behavioral interactions as appropriate.
• May perform housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, and assist other staff in cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for individuals.
• Monitors supply inventories and completes requisition forms to ensure adequate supply levels.
• May observe and supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff, including the administration of medication, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and reports observations to higher-level staff.LinkedIn :

Minimum Qualifications Either A : A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State;ORB : A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State;ORC : An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.)Note : If you are appointed with either qualification "B" or "C," you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued, or steps will be taken to remove you from the position.Questions regarding requirements for licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237 or by calling (518) 474-3817. The State Education Department may also be contacted by e-mail at nursebd@nysed.govAll candidates must also possess a valid Driver’s license. Upon appointment you must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. If you fail to maintain your license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate measures may be pursued to remove you from this position.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

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

Name Hudson Valley Human Resources

Telephone 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5

Fax 845-947-6310

Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Hudson Valley Human Resources Dept.

P. O. Box 470, 7 Wilbur Rd

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

Notes on Applying Please email your resume and license to hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov and reference EOA# 25-174 in all correspondence.