NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Licensed Practical Nurse
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, New York, New York, us, 10261
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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities provided pay range This range is provided by NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $54,933.00/yr - $59,322.00/yr
Duties Description
Assists registered nurses, physicians, or other licensed health care providers in the identification of individuals’ needs and participates in the development of plans to address goals.
Administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals as prescribed.
Obtains and records individuals’ temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, and other vital signs using standard instruments and procedures.
Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms and conditions to obtain and provide information for diagnosis and treatment; identifies responses to medication or changes in health status; and reports such to a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider.
Prepares individuals for or assists with examinations and treatments.
Maintains charts and other records of individuals’ conditions and/or administered treatments.
Attends to individuals’ personal needs, including activities of daily living and hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming.
Talks to individuals, listens to their concerns and responses, and encourages them to cooperate and participate in treatment and rehabilitation activities.
Educates and counsels individuals and/or families regarding their health, medications, treatment goals and procedures, and behavioral interactions as appropriate.
May perform housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, and assist other staff in cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for individuals.
Monitors supply inventories and completes requisition forms to ensure adequate supply levels.
May observe and supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff, including the administration of medication, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and reports observations to higher-level staff.
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Minimum Qualifications
Option A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
Option B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
Option C: An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.)
If you are appointed with Option B or C, you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued.
Questions regarding requirements for licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237 or by calling (518) 474-3817. The State Education Department may also be contacted by e‑mail at nursebd@nysed.gov.
All candidates must also possess a valid Driver’s license. Upon appointment you must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. If you fail to maintain your license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate measures may be pursued to remove you from this position.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to 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.
Employee Benefits
Paid Holidays: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Paid Vacation: Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Paid Personal Leave: Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Paid Sick Leave: Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
Professional Leave: Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage: Employees and eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth, placement of a child for adoption or foster care).
Retirement Program: NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
Professional Development & Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance; public service workshops program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities.
Additional Voluntary Savings Programs: U.S. Savings Bond, College Savings Plan, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Advantage Account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Life and Disability Insurance.
Deferred Compensation Plan.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
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Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities provided pay range This range is provided by NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $54,933.00/yr - $59,322.00/yr
Duties Description
Assists registered nurses, physicians, or other licensed health care providers in the identification of individuals’ needs and participates in the development of plans to address goals.
Administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals as prescribed.
Obtains and records individuals’ temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, and other vital signs using standard instruments and procedures.
Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms and conditions to obtain and provide information for diagnosis and treatment; identifies responses to medication or changes in health status; and reports such to a registered nurse, physician, or other licensed health care provider.
Prepares individuals for or assists with examinations and treatments.
Maintains charts and other records of individuals’ conditions and/or administered treatments.
Attends to individuals’ personal needs, including activities of daily living and hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming.
Talks to individuals, listens to their concerns and responses, and encourages them to cooperate and participate in treatment and rehabilitation activities.
Educates and counsels individuals and/or families regarding their health, medications, treatment goals and procedures, and behavioral interactions as appropriate.
May perform housekeeping tasks, such as changing linens, and assist other staff in cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for individuals.
Monitors supply inventories and completes requisition forms to ensure adequate supply levels.
May observe and supervise the activities of unlicensed direct care staff, including the administration of medication, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and reports observations to higher-level staff.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all
Minimum Qualifications
Option A: A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
Option B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.
Option C: An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be approved immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.)
If you are appointed with Option B or C, you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued.
Questions regarding requirements for licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237 or by calling (518) 474-3817. The State Education Department may also be contacted by e‑mail at nursebd@nysed.gov.
All candidates must also possess a valid Driver’s license. Upon appointment you must submit proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. If you fail to maintain your license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate measures may be pursued to remove you from this position.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to 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.
Employee Benefits
Paid Holidays: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Paid Vacation: Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Paid Personal Leave: Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Paid Sick Leave: Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
Professional Leave: Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage: Employees and eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth, placement of a child for adoption or foster care).
Retirement Program: NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
Professional Development & Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance; public service workshops program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities.
Additional Voluntary Savings Programs: U.S. Savings Bond, College Savings Plan, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Advantage Account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Life and Disability Insurance.
Deferred Compensation Plan.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities by 2x.
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