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New York State

Registered Nurse 1 - Dutchess

New York State Rhinebeck, NY, US
$116,576 - $125,970 / year
Duties Description

You must submit a NYS-APP when applying for the position: nysapp.pdf

The Registered Nurse 1 ensures the medical/nursing needs of our individuals living at Cove Road and will be based out of Cove Road IRA. This residence has a 24-hour nursing minimum requirement. Cove Rd serves 5 medically frail individuals with complex medical nursing needs, including nursing tasks that cannot be delegated to unlicensed direct care staff. The Registered Nurse may be required to provide coverage at other locations within the team as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Ensures compliance with the Taconic DDSOO Policy/Procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Completion of nursing procedures/tasks and nursing assessments
  • Provides nursing care oversight, charts health status, transcribes physicians’ orders accurately, and ensures appropriate medication orders and follow-up appointments are communicated within the IRA.
  • Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
  • Provides clinical supervision to LPN’s as well as nursing guidance / training to the Direct Support staff.
  • Act as health liaison with medical consultants
  • Attend team reviews and present information as needed.
  • Provide in-service health training to individuals, staff, and family.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing patient records, processing incident reports when necessary, and collaborating with oversight and provider agencies regarding documentation, procedures and follow-up actions.
  • Will engage in a variety of patient care activities, including assessing health issues, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining comprehensive medical documentation.
  • Will also administer care and offer guidance to patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • The RN1 is expected to acquire and uphold proficiency in all necessary administrative processes to carry out their responsibilities effectively

NOTE: You must have a valid driver’s license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee’s own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all

Minimum Qualifications

Permanent Qualifications: Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

Transfer Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Registered Nurse 1 or be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law

Additional Comments

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

  • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary, Mid-Hudson adjustment and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($69,964), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,612), Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($2,000) and Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000). Geographic Pay Differential and Mid-Hudson adjustment are added to the job rate ($88,970).
  • 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.
  • The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
  • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
  • All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
  • If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
  • Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
  • If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
  • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
  • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
  • Life insurance and Disability insurance.
  • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
  • Paid Holidays and Leave:

° 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 https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

  • Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
  • 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.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

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