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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/12/23

Applications Due09/21/23

Vacancy ID128454

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleAssociate in School Nursing, Box OHE-1052/64300

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade26

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

Salary RangeFrom $95588 to $117825 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of Student Support Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in School Nursing.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 22, 26, and 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have a master’s degree AND be licensed and registered by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Nurse AND have four years of professional experience as a school health nurse (K-12) or as a community health nurse. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate in School Nursing when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

Preferred Qualification: Preference may be given to candidates who have four or more years of experience as a registered professional nurse in pediatrics or public health nursing.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED Office of Student Support Services is seeking candidates for an Associate in School Nursing within the Office of Higher Education. The Student Support Services team is responsible for providing statewide coordination of school health services, comprehensive school health, prevention, and management of health-related programs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop the knowledge and skills along with awareness of the functions of state government, particularly NYSED, to update the Department’s health policies and guidelines for school nurses periodically;
• Provide technical assistance to school administrators, directors of school health services (a.k.a., medical directors), nurses, and educators in the field on requirements in Article 19 of the Education Law, Part 136 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and other statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to school health issues;
• Respond to proposed legislation and develop memos, guidelines and guidance documents regarding school health related issues and practices;
• Work with the Office of Counsel to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules and regulations regarding school health issues and provide guidance to the field as needed;
• Serve as the Department’s liaison and resource expert in school nursing and school health program areas for local, regional, state and national school health care providers and policy setting groups including, but not limited to professional organizations such as the NYS Nurses Association, NYS Association of School Nurses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other related bodies;
• Provide guidance to, and serve as, primary contact for school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools across the state on school nursing and school health related issues;
• Collaborate on a statewide and regional basis with public and private organizations and agencies to address school health needs;
• Monitor, interpret, synthesize, and disseminate relevant information associated with changes in health and medical care, school nursing practice, legislative changes, and legal issues that impact schools;
• Participate in state level public interagency/private partnerships to develop and coordinate school-based or school-linked health services;
• Promote interagency solutions to resolve local school/community problems and to represent school health services personnel in multi-disciplinary collaborations to address health related issues that are barriers to student achievement; and
• Develop RFPs and manage contracts for the provision of school related health services including, but not limited to, the New York State Center for School Health.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a contingent permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Associate in School Nursing when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess New York State license as a Registered Nurse at the time of hire. Continued employment as an Associate in School Nursing is dependent upon maintaining New York State license as Registered Nurse. Failure to maintain a New York State license as a Registered Nurse will result in removal from employment. This position will require 10% in-state travel. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $117,825 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 21, 2023 to OHEjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-1052/64300) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 21, 2023 to OHEjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OHE-1052/64300) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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