Find & Apply For Registered Nurse Jobs in Lansing, New York

Date Posted:

09/30/26

Applications Due:

10/30/26

Vacancy ID:

226074 Position Information NY HELPSYes 55-b/c EligibleNo AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of TitleRegistered Nurse 1 (Hourly) (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $53.21 to $53.21 Hourly Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeTemporary InternshipNo Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationVaries/as needed up to 40 hours per week Hours Per Week40 Workday From12 AM To12 AM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyTompkins Street AddressFinger Lakes Residential Center 250 Auburn Road CityLansing StateNY Zip Code14882 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe RN 1 serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team performing various nursing duties, including coordinating and monitoring all aspects of medical care for residents.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including comprehensive nursing assessments, administering medications, implementing physician's treatment orders, transcribing orders, and collecting specimens for laboratory analysis or culture.
  
• Provide health education to residents, their guardians and staff and participate in interdisciplinary support plan meetings.
  
• Represent nursing on the resident's support team, provide information on nursing needs, consult and coordinate with support teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate resident's care.
  
• Provide first aid and emergency nursing care.
  
• Assess, monitor and document resident's symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity. Identify and report resident's responses to medications or changes in health status.
  
• Monitor resident's medication, ensuring medications are ordered and available for administration.
  
• Meet documentation standards regarding transcribing physician's orders, nursing progress notes, health charts and support plans.
  
• Acts as a liaison to community providers to ensure continuity of care, follow up with community providers, when necessary, advocate for resident's needs.
  
• Participate in discharge planning by securing community appointments to ensure continuity of care.
  
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed reports electronically using Excel and or Word.
  
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
  
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview. Minimum QualificationsLicensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Additional CommentsBackground Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameNew York State Office of Children and Family Services Telephone518-473-7936 Fax518-473-6122 Email Addresseoajobpostings@ocfs.ny Address StreetBureau of Personnel - MG 52 Washington Street, 231 North CityRensselaer StateNY Zip Code12144 Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.