Registered Professional Nurse

RESIDENCY AND DUTIES

Candidates must have been legal residents of Livingston County or New York State for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application. The work involves responsibility for coordinating patient care and for performing nursing services requiring substantial specialized judgment and skills. In the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, the incumbent also functions as a consultant to Licensed Practical Nurses on the care of residents/patients. In the Livingston County Department of Health, the incumbent performs nursing care in patients' homes and in clinic settings. Supervision may be exercised over Licensed Practical Nurses and related auxiliary nursing personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level nursing position and in accordance with a prescribed nursing care plan. A Registered Professional Nurse does related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assesses resident/patient nursing care needs and prepares, implements, and evaluates a nursing care plan;
• Assesses symptoms and carries out diagnostic procedures ordered by the physician;
• Prepares and applies dressings, gives medication, and therapeutic treatments as prescribed by the physician;
• Provides education to the resident/patient or members of resident/patient's family regarding the resident/patient's diet, health habits, the carrying out of treatments at home, and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the physician;
• Performs related services for residents/patients in the prevention of illness and the attainment of maximum health;
• Makes contacts with appropriate social services and health care agencies, as needed, to ensure the provision of resident/patient needed services or follow-up care;
• Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports;
• May supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and auxiliary staff; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option # - 1

Training/Education - Graduation from a nursing education program acceptable to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

General experience - None required.

Supervisory experience - N.A

License/Certification - Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Other requirements - See Special Qualifications below.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1. Must be able to reach, bend, etc. to provide patient care.
2. Appropriate professional licensure must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.
3. Appointees who enrolled in a nursing program after June 18, 2020, must obtain their BSN within 10 years of initial licensure in accordance with NYS Education Law Article 139 §6905 and 8 NYCRR 64.

Registered Professional Nurse - NC in the County Service NOTE: Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.

Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.