Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS) - TEMP

New York State Department of Health; Town of Oxford (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geographic pay differential

Inconvenience pay

Job summary

New York State Department of Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Veterans Home at Oxford. Under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, you will perform nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and participate in care plans for geriatric residents.

You will educate families, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role supports a range of duties, including supervising unlicensed staff, recording

Qualifications

• Active NYS license and current registration as an LPN.
• Limited permit to practice as an LPN in NYS or an application on file.
• Experience in long-term care with geriatric population is preferred.
• Might be eligible for transfer under Civil Service rules (55 b/c) to LPN.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Observes and records vital signs and symptoms for diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments; maintains charts and records.
• Assists with activities of daily living; provides personal care and comfort.
• Educates patients and families about health, medications, goals, and procedures.
• Supervises unlicensed direct care staff to ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Team coordination

Education

LPN license NY

Limited permit NY

Job 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.

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: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Oxford 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 with a geriatric population and doing med/treatment passes.

Additional Comments

Multiple temporary, competitive full-time appointments, or non- competitive full-time appointments via HELPS.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

Posted salary range ($57,226 to $67,929) includes statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for grade 10, and a geographic pay differential of $4,000.

If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $575 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay.

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.

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.

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.