Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleLicensed Practical Nurse (Substitute), Continuous Recruitment, Box LPN Sub - Batavia

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.62 to $18.62 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Hours Vary: 1st shift is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2nd shift is Sunday through Thursday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and 3rd shift is Sunday through Thursday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Genesee

Street Address NYS School for the Blind

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code14020

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a license 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 be eligible for a limited permit to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.

If you have an application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State, you must be appointed immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify. You must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for two Licensed Practical Nurse (Substitute) positions in the New York State School for the Blind. The incumbents of these positions will be responsible for the health care of students in the absence of regular staff. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Carry out clinic rounds, record and give medications promptly;
• Assess health program for service delivery, observe and record symptoms of illness accurately and objectively;
• Treat problems from standing orders;
• Maintain specific health records and reports on each student; and
• Communicate appropriately with students, direct care staff, parents and other health agencies with tact, confidence and in accordance with school procedures.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT These will be a temporary, hourly on-call positions. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. At the time of hire, candidates are required to possess a current license and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State, a limited permit to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State, or be eligible for a limited permit to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State. Continued employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse (Substitute) is dependent upon maintaining a current license and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Failure to maintain a current license and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State will result in removal from employment. Licensed Practical Nurse (Substitutes) are notified by phone when services are needed. Every effort is made to give 24-hour prior notice. Hours Vary: 1st shift is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2nd shift is Sunday through Thursday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and 3rd shift is Sunday through Thursday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a copy of their license, registration, resume, letter of interest, and a completed Civil Service Application for NYS Exams to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (LPN Sub - Batavia) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. The Civil Service Application for NYS Exams is available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssbjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a copy of their license, registration, resume, letter of interest, and a completed Civil Service Application for NYS Exams to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (LPN Sub - Batavia) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. The Civil Service Application for NYS Exams is available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf.