Registered Professional Nurse

Registered Professional Nurse - NC in the County Service

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. 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 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 patient or members of patient's family regarding the patient's diet, health habits, the carrying out of treatments at home, and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the physician;
• Performs related services for 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 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.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities & personal characteristics: Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia medica, hospital dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene; good customer service skills; good observation skills; good organizational skills; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to perform duties in accordance with the American Nurses Association Code of Professional Nurses; ability to maintain an appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality; ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to keep accurate, clear, legible records and make reports; ability to organize tasks and work efficiently; ability to reach, bend, etc.; ability to get along well with patients, physicians, and others; ability to carry out successfully the therapeutic measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; mental alertness; cheerfulness; firmness; good moral character; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the position.

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.

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.

Benefits

Livingston County offers a robust benefits package for our employees. This includes a variety of benefits that include - but are not limited to: health insurance options, dental insurance paid fully by the County, paid vacation leave, paid holidays, ability to participate in our deferred compensation program, participation in the NYS Retirement System, wellness offerings, and more. For full details view the benefits guide here: Livingston County Benefit Information