Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P27472

Job Details

• NY HELP:
  Yes
• Agency:
  Mental Health, Office of
• Title:
  
  Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P27472
• Occupational Category:
  Health Care, Human/Social Services
• Salary Grade: 10
• Bargaining Unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
• Salary Range:
  From $54,933 to $59,322 Annually
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent
• Jurisdictional Class:
  Non-competitive Class
• Travel Percentage: 0%

• Workweek:
  Other (see below)
• Explanation:
  Positions are available on day and evening shifts, including every other weekend.
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Workday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM
• Flextime:
  No
• Mandatory overtime:
  No
• Compressed workweek:
  No
• Telecommuting:
  No

620 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

The Hutchings Psychiatric Center (HPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join their team. Positions are available on day and evening shifts, including every other weekend. No previous psychiatric experience is required.

LPNs at HPC are part of a multidisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care and patient‑centered, recovery‑focused mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness.

Under the direction of an RN, LPNs perform:

• Perform nursing care tasks consistent with individual treatment plans.
• Administer medication.
• Attend to individuals’ personal care needs including daily living and hygiene tasks.

About HPC

HPC is a comprehensive, community‑based mental health facility serving individuals from the Central New York region. HPC is committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities and to reducing disparities in access to quality care.

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Licensed Practical Nurse if they have a license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; or a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State;

or an application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

• Tuition Assistance programs available to pursue advanced degrees and NYS RN Licensure.
• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, personal, and sick leave.
• NYS Retirement programs.

Background check will be required.

Posted hiring rate includes statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 10 ($45,081), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,852), and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of statutory job rate ($50,933) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).

Notes:

• 1. If you fail to maintain your license and registration once you are appointed to Licensed Practical Nurse, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
• 2. To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any federal or state Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity, you may be terminated from your employment.
• 3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI); and participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. Loss of billing ability may result in termination.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Human Resources Department

Fax:

Email: kaitlyn.butt.gov

Hutchings Psychiatric Center, 620 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.