Registered Nurse ; NY HELPS), Box BAT

Registered Nurse 1 Position

The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Registered Nurse 1 position in the New York State School for the Blind (NYSSB). The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the health care of students and the supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a resource and educate the nursing staff on student care;
• Supervise and evaluate the Licensed Practical Nurses;
• Oversee the initiation, proper handling, and maintenance of student health records;
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with students, direct care staff, parents, and other health agencies;
• Conduct nursing assessments and evaluations;
• Verify physician orders for correct transcription and administer medication and treatments as ordered;
• Oversee the development and evaluation of individualized nursing care plans;
• Implement nursing actions that promote and maintain health, prevent illness, and are unique to each student's needs;
• Readily and capably respond to medical emergencies;
• Effectively communicate all pertinent information and data with the Registered Nurse Supervisor 1;
• Evaluate and maintain infection control standards; and
• Provide health education and guidance to parents, guardians, staff, and students.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

COMPETITIVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reassignment:
  Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Registered Nurse 1.
• 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 have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State to qualify for transfer.
• 55b/c Appointment:
  This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and meet the minimum qualifications.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Conditions of employment:
This will be a permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment. 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 license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates…