Registered Nurse 1 (NY HELPS), Box BAT-568​/00333

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 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 are required to possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Registered Nurse 1 is dependent upon maintaining license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of the Professions.

Failure to maintain license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State and current registration will result in removal from employment. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment.

Fees associated with this process are at the applicant's expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant's fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position will be Sunday through Thursday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $85,138 based on annual performance advances, plus additional pay. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Based on this position's location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives an annual $20,000 Statewide geographic pay differential, an annual 7% Genesee County shift pay differential, and an annual $575 inconvenience pay.