Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/07/20
Applications Due: 12/28/20
Vacancy ID: 81459
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLicensed Practical Nurse
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade10
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40875 to $49709 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address xxx
City East Amherst
StateNY
Zip Code14051
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications A current license and registration to practice in New York State; or a limited permit to practice in NYS; or an application on file for a limited permit to practice in NYS.
Must have and maintain a valid New York State driver's license.
Duties Description • LPNs at OPWDD, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, are involved in the treatment of people with developmental disabilities;
• LPNs administer medications and injections; perform tube feedings; hang IVs; collect blood samples (if certified for venipuncture); observe patients and report changes in their conditions; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; obtain specimens for analysis; and perform other medical procedures as ordered by a physician;
• As a LPN, a candidate must be able to prepare and apply simple dressings; bathe and feed individuals; and care for people in their living quarters by performing such tasks as making beds, changing linens, lifting and moving; and care for any personal needs.
Additional Comments ***Salary range includes the posted statutory hiring rate and job rate for CSEA Grade 10 ($38,875 - 47,709) plus the current Geographic Differential of ($2,000). Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment.
Please note:
• 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.
• 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 Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.
• 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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Elaine Kawczynski, Human Resources Specialist 1
Telephone 716-608-2550
Fax 716-517-3715
Email Address elaine.b.kawczynski@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Western New York DDSO
1200 East and West Road
City West Seneca
State NY
Zip Code 14224
Notes on ApplyingPlease send resume to contact person and reference the Vacancy # of this posting.
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