Ulster County Personnel Department

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JOB VACANCY:  Licensed Practical Nurse (Permanent, Full Time, Benefited, Non-Competitive Class) 

LOCATION:  Golden Hill Health Care Center 

SALARY:  $19.81 Per Hour  / Grade 11

FILL DATE:  01/21/2010

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS An employee in this class is responsible for the routine care of patients in accordance with a well defined patient care plan under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.  A Licensed Practical Nurse working at the Golden Hill Health Care Center must be capable of functioning independently and will not function under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse as the New York State Code, Title 10, Section 741.8 states that there shall be Registered Professional Nurse consultation available at regular intervals but not less than four (4) hours per week.  Assignments concerning patient care are given specifically with limited leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of Nursing Assistants.  Does related work as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices; working knowledge of hospital sanitation and hygiene; ability to carry out therapeutic treatments prescribed; ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with patients and others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Either:

 

A.    Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the New York State Education Department; OR

 

B.    Possession of a limited permit to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the New York State Education Department with the following restrictions: Incumbents with permits must be under the supervision of a nurse currently registered in New York State and if the permittee fails the professional licensing examination he/ she must be terminated from the position of Licensed Practical Nurse.

 

Note: Candidates meeting the qualification specified under B of this specification will be conditionally approved until such time as proof of license is submitted.

 

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions:  In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.  This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

 

CONTACT:  For further information on this position, please contact:

Sheree Cross, Director, Golden Hill Health Care Center, 99 Golden Hill Drive, Kingston, NY 12401

 

If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received.  A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts. 

  

*Please note that all Civil Service Laws and Rules apply. 

 


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