New York State Department of Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York State Department of Health, Montrose, New York, United States, 10548
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Pay Range New York State Department of Health provided pay range: $67,933.00/yr - $72,322.00/yr.
Description Duties Description
As an LPN, under the supervision of an RN, you will be involved in the treatment of residents. You will administer certain medications; observe residents and report changes in their condition; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; and obtain specimens for analysis. You will prepare and apply simple dressings; bathe and feed residents; and care for residents and their quarters by performing tasks such as making beds, changing linen, lifting and moving residents and caring for their personal effects.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Open to NYS Employees: Current NYS employee who is eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Open to the Public: Eligible for or possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
Continued employment will be contingent upon maintaining a valid NYS license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with some long‑term care experience.
Benefits If applicable, Evening or Night Shift Differential will be additional, plus $575.00 inconvenience pay (if applicable).
All shifts available.
Benefits of working for NYS: Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off and Leave
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE college savings programs, as well as U.S. savings bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
We are a 252‑bed long‑term skilled care nursing facility providing care to the veterans of our community.
NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for 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, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non‑competitive appointments. At a future date (within one year of 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 of 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources and Health Care Provider
Industries Public Health
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Licensed Practical Nurse
role at
New York State Department of Health
Pay Range New York State Department of Health provided pay range: $67,933.00/yr - $72,322.00/yr.
Description Duties Description
As an LPN, under the supervision of an RN, you will be involved in the treatment of residents. You will administer certain medications; observe residents and report changes in their condition; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; and obtain specimens for analysis. You will prepare and apply simple dressings; bathe and feed residents; and care for residents and their quarters by performing tasks such as making beds, changing linen, lifting and moving residents and caring for their personal effects.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Open to NYS Employees: Current NYS employee who is eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Open to the Public: Eligible for or possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
Continued employment will be contingent upon maintaining a valid NYS license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with some long‑term care experience.
Benefits If applicable, Evening or Night Shift Differential will be additional, plus $575.00 inconvenience pay (if applicable).
All shifts available.
Benefits of working for NYS: Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off and Leave
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE college savings programs, as well as U.S. savings bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
We are a 252‑bed long‑term skilled care nursing facility providing care to the veterans of our community.
NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for 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, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non‑competitive appointments. At a future date (within one year of 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 of 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources and Health Care Provider
Industries Public Health
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