Licensed Practical Nurse
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o 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. o 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. o Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and respiration rates using thermometers, manometers, stethoscopes; o Administer all injectable, j-tube and g-tube medications to assigned individuals. o Implement and monitor the g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary. o Implement catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning. o Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool and other specimens in order to obtain such samples for analysis. o Prepare and maintain charts and other records and treatments administered in order to document such conditions and activities. o Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications. o Perform Direct Care duties as assigned
Job Function
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o 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. o 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. o Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures and respiration rates using thermometers, manometers, stethoscopes; o Administer all injectable, j-tube and g-tube medications to assigned individuals. o Implement and monitor the g-tube and j-tube feedings, including changing g-tubes as necessary. o Implement catheterization orders, trach care, deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning. o Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool and other specimens in order to obtain such samples for analysis. o Prepare and maintain charts and other records and treatments administered in order to document such conditions and activities. o Perform inventory of current medical supplies and medications to determine the need for ordering new supplies or medications. o Perform Direct Care duties as assigned
Salary Range:
From $43901 to $52735 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR for Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Licensed Practical Nurse and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be in a title deemed appropriate for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. In addition, candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Open Competitive Opportunity (Open to the Public) o A license and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; OR o A limited permit to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State; OR o An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State. (You must be appointed 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 a limited permit or have an application on file for a limited permit, 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. To apply as an open competitive candidate, please complete the New York State Application (http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf) and submit it with your resume and other application materials. You must have a license AND current registration certificate, issued by the State Education Department, to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State. 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@mail.nysed.gov 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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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