Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Oceanside, P26299

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Oceanside (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join their compassionate, multi-disciplinary team. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, LPNs provide crucial care and personal support to individuals with serious mental illnesses. This role offers opportunities for professional growth with a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, tuition assistance, and ample paid time off.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Access to tuition assistance programs

Opportunities for advancement & professional growth

Paid time off – 13 vacation days, 5 personal days, 13 holidays

NYS Retirement programs

Qualifications

• Current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
• Alternatively, possess Limited Permit or application for it.
• One year of competitive service in a related field for transfers.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care tasks consistent with individual treatment plans.
• Administer medication and attend to personal care needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centered services

Medication administration

Education

License as a practical nurse in New York State

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Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Oceanside, P26299 New

Duties Description

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center - Oceanside has immediate job opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Licensed Practical Nurses are vital members of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care and patient-centered and recovery-focused mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness. LPNs at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, are responsible for:

• Performing nursing care tasks consistent with individual treatment plans
• Administering medication
• Attending to individuals’ personal care needs including daily living and hygiene tasks

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:

• License and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; or
• Limited Permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; or
• Application on file for a Limited Permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

Notes:

• If you fail to maintain your license and registration once appointed as an LPN, actions will be taken to remove you from the position.
• Credentials will be reviewed at the time of interview.
• Questions regarding 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 891-990-1190. The Department can also be contacted by email at [e-mail].
• To be eligible for appointment and employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If you are appointed and subsequently listed as excluded, you may be terminated.
• If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI), and participate as necessary for billing through Medicare and Medicaid. Losing this ability may result in termination.