Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS)

New York State Department of Health; Montrose (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation

529/ABLE College Savings Programs

Job summary

New York State Department of Health's Veterans Home at Montrose seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver nursing care under supervision. You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and participate in care plans tailored to residents’ needs.

You will also assist with activities of daily living, educate residents and families, and support unlicensed staff to maintain a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• A valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse license or eligibility for limited permit.
• One+ years in a permanent or contingent-permanent role at Grade 8+ or eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law 70.1.
• Long-Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per treatment plans and scope of practice.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Record vital signs and report changes to supervising nurses or physicians.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient hygiene.
• Educate patients and families about health, medications, and treatment goals.
• Supervise unlicensed direct care staff as needed to ensure safe care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

NYS LPN license

Job description

Description

Duties Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse, 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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse 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. The incumbent 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.

The Licensed Practical Nurse also 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. Furthermore, the Licensed Practical Nurse educates and counsels individuals and/or families regarding their health, medications, treatment goals and procedures, and behavioral interactions as appropriate.

They may also observe and supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff, including the administration of medication, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements, and report observations promptly to a registered nurse or supervisor. In addition, they 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; monitor supply inventories and complete requisition forms to ensure adequate supply levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Reassignment: New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Montrose employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 8 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Licensed Practical Nurse.

Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; or a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; or an application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in a Long-Term Care setting.

Additional Comments

We are a 252-bed long term skilled care nursing facility providing care to the Veterans of our community.

The posted salary range ($70,376 - $81,079) includes statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 10, an additional geographic pay differential of $13,000, and a downstate adjustment of $4,150. If applicable a there is an $825 inconvenience pay for evening or night shift and 10% shift differential for night shift and 7% shift differential for evening shift.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.