Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSenior Licensed Practical Nurse 1 or 2 - Broome
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $46062 to $56107 Annually
Minimum Qualifications • Candidates must be currently in title, eligible for 70.1 transfer or reachable on eligible list.
• Candidates eligible for provisional appointment must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.
• Sr. LPN1: You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position. For qualified employees of New York State on or before the date of the examination you must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one month of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Sr. LPN2: You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position. A license to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State and one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse 1.
• Appointment may be made to the lower grade with advancement to the higher grade after completion of one year of permanent competitive service at the lower grade.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The person in this position will be involved in the treatment of individuals. They would administer medications; perform tube feedings; provide colostomy care; observe individuals and report changes in their condition; perform other procedures as ordered by a physician etc. They will prepare and apply simple dressings; bathe and feed individuals; and care for individuals and their residences by performing such tasks as making beds, changing linen, and caring for the assigned worksite. They will work alongside other Direct Support Professionals. Their degree of experience and expertise allows for participation in the development of plans, and for supervision of staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function in the role of a Sr Licensed Practical Nurse 1 or 2, including supervisory duties as assigned.
Function as Direct Support staff in providing support to individuals within the Day Hab or assigned IRA.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by July 10, 2019, to:
Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528
Please reference the EOA #190710C in all correspondence.