Duties Description The Registered Nurse 2 (Community) position will provide administrative oversight to assigned Family Care Homes. The Family Care RN 2 works within the framework of a treatment team providing nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and their Caretaker/Family Care Providers. The Family Care RN 2 provides clinical oversight of the individuals health care services, conducts on site visits, develops plan of nursing service, provides nursing care, provides guidance, and makes recommendations based on the individuals medical needs for emergency or continuing care, suggests alternative treatment plans, and teaches the Family Care Provider (FCP) methods of dealing with emergencies. The Family Care RN 2 acts as a liaison between the individual, Family Care Provider, and other members of the treatment team.They also ensure that the health care needs of the individuals are provided and work with appropriate community agencies as necessary to ensure a coordinated team treatment plan. The RN 2 provides guidance and training to the Family Care Providers in dealing with emergencies. Participates in assessing the Family Care Provider's skills and abilities in addressing the needs of the individuals. The Family Care RN 2 will be assigned to Family Care homes located in Dutchess County area and may provide temporary coverage to homes in other counties.. The incumbent will be based out of the Firemen's Way office.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensures compliance with the Taconic DDSOO Policy/Procedures and regulatory requirements.
Provides clinical oversight of the individuals health, coordinates the individual's health care services, conducts on site announced and unannounced visits, develops plan of nursing service, provide nursing care, assist with medical appointments, provides guidance, and makes recommendations based on the individuals medical needs.
• Acts as a liaison between the Individual, Family Care Provider, involved families, and other members of the treatment team.
• Communicate the individual's health condition/care to treatment team.
• Evaluates the individual's health care needs and treatment plan for effectiveness and make recommendations for emergency and/or continuing care.
• Communicates and coordinate care with community agencies including day programs to review treatment plan and adjusts, as necessary.
• Participates in assessing the Family Care Provider's skills and abilities in addressing the needs of the individuals.
• Provides guidance and training to the Family Care Providers in dealing with emergencies/routine medical care.
• Provides training, education and support to the Providers and the individuals regarding health care issues and preventative health strategies.
• Participates in the assessment of the home's physical environment and develops recommendations such as environmental modifications as appropriate to meet the individuals needs based on the environmental assessment.

NOTE: You must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. Travel within the five-county catchment area may be required in the performance of the duties of the position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee's own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.

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Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, addiction, or substance use disorders in a community setting.

Substitution:
A bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience.

Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

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.
• Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($74,193), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,980), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000), and Mid-Hudson adjustment ($2,000). Geographic Pay Differential and Mid-Hudson adjustment are added to the job rate ($94,121).
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at [redacted] or email [redacted] to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their 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:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.



Name OPWDD Taconic - Human Resources



Fax 845-877-3851

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street OPWDD Taconic - Human Resources

25 Center Circle

City Wassaic

State NY

Zip Code 12592

Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume, to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Please be sure to include the vacancy number, job title and location on your resume.

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference vacancy ID number in your email.