Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27847
About the role
Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join their team. No previous psychiatric experience is required. LPNs at CDPC are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care and patient-centered and recovery-focused mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing care tasks consistent with individual treatment plans
- Administer medication
- Attend to individuals’ personal care needs including daily living and hygiene tasks
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Licensed Practical Nurse if they have:
- License and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
- Limited Permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
- Application on file for a Limited Permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance programs available to pursue advanced degrees and NYS RN Licensure
- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, and sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Pay
The posted hiring rate is $54,933, which includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 10 ($45,081), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,852), and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). The posted job rate is $54,933, which is the sum of the statutory job rate ($50,933) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).