Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Montrose

TitleRegistered Nurse 1 (NY HELPS) - 90007

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $118726 to $128120 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Westchester

Street Address DOH NYS Veterans Home at Montrose

2090 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

StateNY

Zip Code10548

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Registered Nurse 1 will act as the Director of Admissions for the home, coordinating the admissions and readmissions of residents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility-specific standards. The incumbent will oversee the home’s admission process, verify that incoming residents meet facility requirements, assess medical and care needs, and coordinate with clinical teams for appropriate placement. In this role, the Admissions Nurse completes comprehensive evaluations of the residents covering health history, functional status, and cognitive abilities. They are also responsible for reviewing the Patient Review Instrument (PRI) to assess each patient's medical, physical, and cognitive status, identifying immediate safety concerns to determine eligibility and the necessary level of care. Additionally, the incumbent will offer tours to prospective residents and their families, detail services, programs, and financial options, address questions or concerns, and maintain up-to-date information on bed availability. Finally, they will develop and maintain a public relations program with families and hospital discharge planners.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, to a Registered Nurse 1, Grade 18.

Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have admissions experience in a long term care setting.

Additional Comments 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday AND one weekend per month.

One permanent, competitive full-time appointment or non-competitive full-time appointment 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

Posted salary range ($118,726 - $128,120) includes statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for grade 18, plus a geographic pay differential of $35,000, & downstate adjustment of $4,150.

If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $825 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.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

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 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov 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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 914-788-6102

Fax 914-788-6161

Email Address montrose.hr@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at Montrose

2090 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

State NY

Zip Code 10548

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to montrose.hr@nysvets,org with Reference Admissiond Director (RN 1) included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources NYS Veterans Home at Montrose, 2090 Albany Post Rd. Montrose , NY 10548 or by fax to (914) 788-6161. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.