Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106199 to $114425 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a license and current registration to practice nursing in New York State.
Duties Description The Registered Nurse 1 is essential to maintaining the health and safety of the workforce and individuals we serve. This position
is a Registered Nurse 1 position located at the Jervis Clinic. This Registered Nurse 1 works under the direction of the Director of
Nursing and is directly supervised by the Director of Nursing. The Registered Nurse 1 provides support to the Infection Control
department in implementing program policies and procedures that eliminate the risk of infection to individuals, facility
personnel and visitors throughout the 4 counties of the Hudson Valley district - Sullivan, Orange, Rockland, and Westchester
Counties serving over 600 individuals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the OPWDD Respiratory Protection Program in accordance with OPWDD Policy, US Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations, Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) Act, and New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) standards.
• Plays a unique and active role in the district wide implementation and monitoring of the mandatory Respiratory Protection Program Policy, ensuring ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Works collaboratively with the Program Site Supervisors, nursing/medical services, the interdisciplinary treatment teams, the workforce, and Talent Development and Training to support the requirements of the Respiratory Protection Program according to the policy and under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
• Requirements will include, but are not be limited to, ensuring staff complete the required medical clearance prior to fit testing and the initial and annual N95 fit test of employees.
• May assist with on-site training of staff as well as perform periodic audits at various locations throughout the district to ensure compliance with the program.
• Performs fit testing and ensure there are additional fit testers to complete the fit testing requirements.
• Oversees the responsible use and storage of the fit testing equipment.
• Internally tracks compliance as well as provide the RPA and other Hudson Valley and Central Office leadership information as requested.
• Coverage of and travel throughout the 4 counties of Hudson Valley DDSOO - Sullivan, Orange, Rockland, and Westchester Counties.
Additional Comments *Salary*
Please note, the posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($61,270), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Civil Service law section 130.4 increased hiring salary ($8,416), Geographic Differential ($35,000), and Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,513). The posted maximum salary (Job Rate) includes the previously mentioned Geographic Differential and Downstate Adjustment.
Please note: • As a participating agency in the Heath Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program (HWB), direct care employees may be eligible to earn up to $3000 in bonuses for qualifying service if they meet specific requirements including continuous service during the appropriate vesting periods. For more information on the program, please contact 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5. • The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. • 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. • 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. • 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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. NYS offers Incredible Benefits! Paid Holidays and Leave • Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. • Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. • Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. • Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. Additional Benefits • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. • Life insurance and Disability insurance. • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and Hudson Valley DDSOO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name HVDDSO Human Resource Department
Telephone 845-947-6000 option 3, option 5
Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingYou must submit a NYS-APP when applying for the position.
Submit cover letter, résumé and NYS App to: hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Please reference the above EOA #23-022 in all correspondence.