Registered Nurse 1

Responsibilities

Monitoring and Oversight of Health Services

• Assess and monitor the medical and health needs of individuals.

• Conduct weekly visits to assigned residences to provide nursing oversight and complete necessary reviews.

• Collaborate with primary care physicians, specialists, and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care.

• Advocate for individuals’ healthcare needs and ensure timely medical interventions.

• Maintain ongoing communication with medical liaisons or designated personnel.

• Support residential staff in providing consistent and high-quality health services.

• Adhere to proper reporting mechanisms and follow the chain of command for medical or staff concerns.

• Document and follow up on emergency room and hospital visits to ensure proper care.

• Review and acknowledge laboratory results, X-rays, and specialist consultations, following up with providers as needed.

• Complete and submit home visit documentation within required timeframes.

• Follow pressure wound care protocols and ensure proper documentation.

Providing Nursing Support and Training

• Respond to emergency medical requests promptly.

• Conduct nursing assessments and complete required documentation, such as RN notes and nursing logs.

• Administer individual-specific nursing interventions as required.

• Address staff inquiries regarding medical and nursing concerns.

• Maintain up-to-date Plans of Nursing Services (PONS), ensuring proper documentation and staff signatures.

• Provide health-related training and consultations for day programs, residential staff, and other service areas.

• Perform annual medical reviews and medication audits for individuals under care.

• Stay informed about updates to individuals’ Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and medical records.

• Obtain informed consent for medications in accordance with BDDSOO policy.

Supervising Medication Administration and Staff Competency

• Conduct initial medication certification and annual clinical performance evaluations for Direct Support Assistants (DSAs) regarding nursing-delegated procedures.

• Provide staff training on medication policies and procedures.

• Ensure timely submission of certification and recertification records to appropriate databases.

• Document and address medication errors, implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Supervising Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Provide clinical supervision and complete performance evaluations for LPNs regarding individual-specific nursing procedures.

Maintaining Professional Skills and Compliance

• Participate in Nursing Discipline meetings and mandatory training sessions.

• Complete online and in-person training to stay up to date with policies and medical advancements.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in nursing practices and contribute to action plans.

• Undertake special projects or assignments as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and current registration in New York State.

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Additional Information & Benefits

Employment under NY HELPS Program

• This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program, which allows for non-competitive appointments (no exam required).

• After one year, employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to transition to permanent competitive status without requiring an exam.

Salary & Pay Structure

• Starting Salary: $93,929 per year (includes base salary, increased hiring rate, and geographic pay differential).

• Job Rate: Up to $111,584 per year.

Additional Employment Details

• Current New York State employees in eligible competitive positions may transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

• OPWDD employees affected by closures are given preference in hiring.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 13 paid holidays annually.

• 13 vacation days initially (increases with tenure).

• 5 personal leave days per year.

• 13 sick leave days annually (carryover permitted).

• Up to 3 days of professional leave for training and development.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for qualifying events such as childbirth, adoption, or foster placement.

Healthcare & Insurance

• Multiple affordable health insurance options for employees and dependents.

• Family dental and vision plans at no additional cost.

• Life and disability insurance coverage options.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Participation in the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) – one of the best-funded public pension plans.

• New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary tax-deferred retirement savings).

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for employees with federal student loans.

Professional Growth & Training

• Access to tuition assistance and career advancement training.

• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) provides professional development courses and continuing education credits.

Other Employee Perks

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support services and resources.

• Opportunities to participate in savings programs such as U.S. Savings Bonds and College Savings Plan.

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