Registered Nurse 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties

Participate in nursing activities, including the preparation, evaluation, and implementation of nursing care plans to ensure quality patient care.
Act as health liaison. Coordinate and schedule medical follow-up, including completion of consultations.
Provide first aid and emergency nursing care.
Monitor and order pharmaceutical supplies for each individual.
Attend team reviews and present information, as needed.
Meet documentation requirements such as obtaining and transcribing physicians’ orders, daily nursing notes, health charts, medication regimen reviews, and case review summaries.
Provide medication administration.
Maintain inventory standards for medication, controlled substances, and medical supplies.
Participate in staff training.
Prepare clinical and administrative reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS).
• Licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Benefits

• Holiday & Paid Time Off: Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually, up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually, up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually, up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF, and up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
• Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs, family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits: New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership, NYS Deferred Compensation, access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, U.S. Savings Bonds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and many more.

Background Investigation Requirements

• Criminal Background Check (CBC): Includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
• Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR): Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
• Staff Exclusion List (SEL): For DJJOY prospective appointees, names appearing on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

Employer Information

• Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• Email Address: eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
• Address: Bureau of Personnel - MIH, 52 Washington Street, 231 North

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov. You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.