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JOB VACANCY: Registered Professional Nurse (1 position) (Permanent, Full-Time, Benefited, Non-Competitive Class)

LOCATION: Ulster County Department of Social Services

SALARY: $24.08 Per Hour / Grade 14

FILL DATE: September 14, 2010

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the responsibility for providing home health visits to clients of the Ulster County Department of Social Services in order to assess client health and nursing care needs. An incumbent is responsible for planning and preparing a nursing care plan to be followed out by contracted Home Health Care agencies. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Social Services Case Supervisor allowing for wide latitude in making professional judgements as they pertain to nursing care. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia medica, hospital dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with patients, physicians and others; ability to carry out successfully the therapeutic measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

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

B. Possession of a limited permit to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse from 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 Registered Professional 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:

Roberto Rodriguez, Commissioner, Dept. of Social Services, 1061 Development Court, 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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