Registered Nurse 1

As a Registered Nurse 1 on an assigned shift, you will provide professional nursing services appropriate to individuals served by the program to which you are assigned. Services may include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care. You will also participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. In addition, you may provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs, and narcotics. Minimum Qualifications Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Benefits Pay – Starting salary reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,196), and Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000), resulting in a job rate of $85,138. Paid Holidays and Leave : 13 paid holidays each year. 13 days of paid vacation leave initially. 5 days paid personal leave each year. 13 days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to 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 – Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth, placement for adoption or foster care). Retirement Program – Participate in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). Professional Development & Training – NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees. Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities that may grant continuing education credits. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage people with disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr