Temp Hourly Licensed Practical Nurse - Orange

About the role

As a Licensed Practical Nurse on an assigned shift, you will provide professional nursing services appropriate to individuals served by the program to which you are assigned. Temp Hourly Licensed Practical Nurses will function as relief staff to provide nursing coverage for assigned residential sites within a designated service area. The Licensed Practical Nurse role is essential to the health and safety as it pertains to the medical/nursing needs of our individuals residing in the community. With an aging population, their medical needs have and will continue to increase. A Licensed Practical Nurse will supplement care where additional License Practical Nurse coverage is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health status of individuals, provide appropriate interventions, and ensure proper documentation
• Participate in staff training
• Prepare clinical and administrative reports
• Maintain infection control standards
• Function as a member of a treatment team
• Provide coverage where nursing needs are high and staffing ratios are low
• Perform injections, enteral feedings, wound care, insertion of catheters, ostomy care, and nursing assessments
• Provide nursing care oversight, chart health status, transcribe physician's orders accurately, and ensure appropriate medication orders and follow up appointments are communicated within the work location

Qualifications

Either A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR C: An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State (you must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option).

If you are appointed with either qualification "B" or "C," you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued, or steps will be taken to remove you from the position.

All candidates must also possess a valid Driver's license. Upon appointment you must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Travel is a part of the duties involved in this position.

CPR, First Aid, and Medication Certification will be required by release date.

Training

This position will be provided a mentor for training.

Benefits

• 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
• Affordable health insurance programs for employees and eligible dependents, with family dental and vision plans at no extra cost
• Paid Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care
• Participation in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
• Training programs and tuition assistance to maintain and increase professional skills and prepare for promotional opportunities
• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offering professional training opportunities that may grant continuing education credits
• 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
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance and Disability insurance
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan

Pay

If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.