Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of - Veterans Home at Batavia

Title Licensed Practical Nurse (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 10

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $45081 to $55322 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 6:15 AM - 2:45 PM2:15 PM - 10:45 PM10:15 PM - 6:45 AM

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address NYS Veterans Home at Batvia

2090 Albany Post Road

City Batavia

State NY

Zip Code 14020

Duties Description The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider, performs nursing care tasks and procedures consistent with individual treatment plans and scope of practice to maintain health, prevent and cure illness and injury, and alleviate suffering using practical knowledge of health processes and facility procedures.The Licensed Practical Nurse assists registered nurses, physicians, or other licensed health care providers in the identification of individuals' needs and participates in the development of plans to address goals. The incumbent administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals as prescribed; obtains and records individuals' temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, and other vital signs using standard instruments and procedures; observes, monitors, and records individuals' symptoms and conditions to obtain and provide information for diagnosis and treatment; identifies responses to medication or changes in health status; and reports such to a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider.The Licensed Practical Nurse also prepares individuals for or assists with examinations and treatments; maintains charts and other records of individuals' conditions and/or administered treatments; attends to individuals' personal needs, including activities of daily living and hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming; talks to individuals, listens to their concerns and responses, and encourages them to cooperate and participate in treatment and rehabilitation activities. Furthermore, the Licensed Practical Nurse educates and counsels individuals and/or families regarding their health, medications, treatment goals and procedures, and behavioral interactions as appropriate.They may also observe and supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff, including the administration of medication, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements, and report observations promptly to a registered nurse or supervisor. In addition, they may perform housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, and assist other staff in cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for individuals; monitor supply inventories and complete requisition forms to ensure adequate supply levels.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Batavia employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 8 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Licensed Practical NurseOpen Competitive HELPS qualifications: 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.Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with long-term care experience.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive full time appointment, or non- competitive full-time appointment via HELPS. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see for additional information. Posted salary range ($45,081-$55,322) includes statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for grade 10, plus a geographic pay differential of $4,000.If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $575 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:- Holiday & Paid Time Off- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System- Shift & Geographic pay differentials- Affordable Health Care options- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost- NYS Deferred Compensation plan- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds- And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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Name NYS Veterans Home at Batavia

Telephone 585-345-2068

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street New York State Veterans' Home at Batavia

220 Richmond Avenue

City Batavia

State NY

Zip Code 14020

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to: [email protected] Reference LPN included in the subject line or by mail to: NYS Veterans Home at Batavia220 Richmond AvenueBatavia, NY 14020Attn: Human ResourcesFailure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.