Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: State of New York
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications A current license and registration to
practice in New York State. Must have and maintain a valid New York
State driver's license. Duties Description LPNs at OPWDD, under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse, are involved in the treatment of
people with developmental disabilities; * LPNs administer
medications and injections; perform tube feedings; hang IVs;
collect blood samples (if certified for venipuncture); observe
patients and report changes in their conditions; take and record
temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; obtain
specimens for analysis; and perform other medical procedures as
ordered by a physician;
* As a LPN, a candidate must be able to prepare and apply simple
dressings; bathe and feed individuals; and care for people in their
living quarters by performing such tasks as making beds, changing
linens, lifting and moving; and care for any personal needs.
Additional Comments Please note: * 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 * 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 believes that he or she needs a reasonable
accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and
Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at to
obtain information and RA forms.
* For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
* Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.
If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your
resume/cover letter.
* In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain
employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or
entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare
exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally
assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as
an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded
from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be
terminated from your employment.
* OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer As of
10/12/2021 all OPWDD employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19
or submit to mandatory weekly testing for COVID-19.
Keywords: State of New York, Binghamton , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Binghamton, New York
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