Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conducts nursing assessments; obtains, records, and updates individuals’ health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures.
• Prepares, implements, and modifies nursing care plans; prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments; administers medications and nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; identifies and reports responses to medication or changes in health status.
• Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate care.
• Makes clinical rounds to assess nursing care needs and participate in the provision of nursing services.
• Provides health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals, families, and other groups; develops health improvement programs.
• Implements infection control protocols and procedures; provides related consultation and instruction to staff.
• Maintains and updates charts, records, and other documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements; may collect data and support medical research.
• Monitors inventories and ensures standards for medications, solutions, supplies, and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs.

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

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. You must 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.
• Starting salary reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. See posting for details.
• Opportunities for transfer, observer/liaison roles with outside agencies, and potential supervisory responsibilities may apply as described in the posting.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment depends on maintaining eligibility.
• Other benefits include savings programs, health care coverage, parental leave, retirement program, and professional development opportunities. For more information, please visit the NYS OER sites linked in the posting.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to inclusion. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.