Registered Nurse 1 (NY HELPS)

Nursing Position

Duties Description

Participate in nursing activities, including the preparation, evaluation, and implementation of nursing care plans to ensure quality patient care. Act as health liaison. Coordinate and schedule medical follow-up, including completion of consultations. Provide first aid and emergency nursing care. Monitor and order pharmaceutical supplies for each individual. Attend team reviews and present information, as needed. Meet documentation requirements i.e. obtaining & transcribing physicians' orders, daily nursing notes, health charts, medication regimen reviews and case review summaries. Provide medication administration. Maintain inventory standards for medication, controlled substances, medical supplies. Participate in staff training. Prepare clinical and administrative reports. Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS) *. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. Licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Additional Comments

Salary Schedule is as follows: $96,147-$105,138- Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 and Geographic Differential ($20,000). Employees hired for this shift (2 pm – 10 pm) will qualify for a shift differential (7%) and inconvenience pay (+$575.00). *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Health Care Benefits Additional Benefits Background Investigation Requirements: The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.