Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Seeking Licensed Practical Nurse for Steuben County

Monitor the conditions of the Individuals in their assigned worksite in order to detect indications of changes in condition or responses to medication or therapy. Identify symptoms of illnesses and changes in conditions manifested by individuals, and report such symptoms or changes to a physician or registered nurse in order to provide information useful in diagnosis and treatment planning. Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and respiration rates using thermometers, manometers, and stethoscopes. Administer all injectable, j-tube and g-tube medications to assigned individuals. Implement and monitor the g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary. Implement catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning. Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool and other specimens in order to obtain such samples for analysis. Prepare and maintain charts and other records and treatments administered in order to document such conditions and activities. Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications. Perform Direct Care duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications: icense and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR B: A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR 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.)

Note: If you are appointed with either qualification "B" or "C," you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued, or steps will be taken to remove you from the position.

All candidates must also possess a valid Drivers 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.

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.

For More Information/To Apply: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=184689

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