Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Johnson City, NY

$54,933.00/yr - $59,322.00/yr

• Monitor the conditions of the Individuals in their assigned worksite in order to detect indications of changes in condition or responses to medication or therapy.
• Identify symptoms of illnesses and changes in conditions manifested by individuals, and report such symptoms or changes to a physician or registered nurse in order to provide information useful in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and respiration rates using thermometers, manometers, and stethoscopes.
• Administer all injectable, j‑tube and g‑tube medications to assigned individuals.
• Implement and monitor the g‑tube and j‑tube feedings, including changing g‑tubes as necessary.
• Implement catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning.
• Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool and other specimens in order to obtain such samples for analysis.
• Prepare and maintain charts and other records and treatments administered in order to document such conditions and activities.
• Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications.
• Perform “Direct Care” duties as assigned.

• A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
• B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
• 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.)
• Note:
  
  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. If you fail to maintain your license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate measures may be pursued to remove you from this position.

• ° 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.
• Health Care Coverage:
  Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
  Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
  Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work.
  
  This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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