Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary RangeFrom $33.12 to $33.12 Hourly
Street Address Article 16 Clinics - Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, Tompkins
305 Main Street
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State AND have one year of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Nurse’s provide professional nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Services may include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care. They also participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. This position supports clinic operations at various sites across the DDSOO.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• OVERSEES PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS- AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS; MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL
• PREPPING AND CLEAN-UP FOR CLINICS, INCLUDING COLLECTING AND REVIEWING CONSULTS, PRODUCING PAPERWORK RELEVANT TO BILLING AND PROGRAM PLANS, MAINTAINING PSYCHIATRY CHARTS FOR SITE-BASED AND OUTLYING CLINICS.
• ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS AND RELAYING THE INFORMATION TO PROVIDER.
• SERVING AS RESOURCE FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING PROVIDER RECOMMENDATIONS, MEDICATION, ETC.
• PRESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT VIA PHONE AND ELECTRONIC-PRESCRIPTION SYSTEM, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE PROVIDERS.
• MAINTAINING A LIST OF EXTRA DUTIES FOR THE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS ON CLINIC DAYS (PRESCRIPTION NEEDS, PROBLEMS BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS, ETC.)
• COMPLETING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR MEDS BY PHONE, OR COLLECTION OF FORMS FOR THE PROVIDER TO COMPLETE IF WRITTEN SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED; INTERACTING WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PROBLEM-SOLVE/RESOLVE MEDICATION PAYMENT ISSUES.
• SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR INITIAL AND FOLLOW-UP VISITS AND MAINTAINING MONTHLY CALENDARS FOR CLINICS.
• INTERACTING WITH PARENTS/CARE PROVIDERS/STAFF/VOLUNTARY STAFF REGARDING INDIVIDUALS ISSUES/NEEDS.
• INTERACTING WITH CRISIS UNITS/INPATIENT FACILITIES REGARDING INDIVIDUALS’ NEEDS/DISCHARGE PLANNING.
• INTERACTING WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES (SUCH AS DSS, MHC, AND POLICE) REGARDING INDIVIDUALS’ ISSUES.
• CONTACTING PROVIDERS BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS WHEN NECESSARY.
• KEEPING CHART INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE (CHANGES IN PCP HOMES, PHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS, MSC, ETC.)
• SUBMITTING PROVIDER BILLING TO BUSINESS OFFICE AT END OF MONTH
• OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NECESSARY
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• 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.
• OPWDD participates in Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs. For more information go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov/publicservice.
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 ApplyingSubmit Response to Posting form, cover letter, and résumé by September 23, 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 above EOA # 190923A in all correspondence.