Duties Description DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psychiatric or Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric, the incumbent will serve as members of a multidisciplinary team performing a variety of nursing and client care activities designed to ensure that clients receive all necessary care in accordance with the nursing care plan, established protocols, and standards of health care. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Performs triage and initial assessments of patients.
• Performs vena-puncture and prepares specimens for laboratory.
• Coordinates with other staff members to integrate care with the treatment team.
• Evaluates treatment plans and discusses forms of improvement with team leader.
• Transcribes Physician and Nurse Practitioner orders, administers medications, and documents in the patient record as per facility policy and procedure.
• Ensures narcotic control through inventory at beginning and end of shift.
• Ensures health and safety of facility and patients by periodic unit check and reports problems in a timely manner to Administrator on duty.
• Participates in crisis interventions as needed.
• Participates in and contributes to assigned committee and reports as necessary to Nursing Administrator.
• Assists with inspection by governing agencies.
• Develop and implement educational health programs for patients.
• Leads Nursing Educational Groups.
Performs other nursing care duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent status as a Registered Nurse 1 (Psychiatric) and interested in reassignment; OR for permanent, non-competitive appointment under the Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELPS) Program, Possession of a license and current registration to practice nursing in New York State.
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 temporary appointments. If a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent 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 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
**Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare program. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.
Kingsboro ATC is a Tobacco-Free facility.
Additional Comments SALARY
$76,147 - $85,138*
*Plus, Geographic Pay - $35,000
*Plus, $4,000 Location Pay
* The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.
Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 457-2963
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address
[email protected] AddressStreet NYS OASAS
1450 Western Avenue, 4th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURES: SUBMIT RESUME/LETTER OF INTEREST BY: August 18, 2026
Please be sure to include Reference Code NF/RN1P/21264/KATC in the subject line of your email. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed. Please provide a copy of your license with your resume.
