Licensed Practical Nurse

Practical Nurse Position

Minimum 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.)

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.

Questions regarding requirements for licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237 or by calling . The State Education Department may also be contacted by e-mail .

All candidates must also process 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.

Duties

Description:

• 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, 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.

Additional Comments:

• Please note, the posted hiring salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 10 ($42,493), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Geographic Differential ($13,000), increased Hiring Rate ($5,356), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,087). The posted maximum salary (Job Rate) includes the previously mentioned Geographic Differential and Downstate Adjustment.
• 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.
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