Office of Continuing Care Program Nurse

This position involves responsibility for the periodic review of medical status of extended or long-term cases, according to statutory guidelines and criteria, as established by the New York State Departments of Health and Continuing Care, by utilization of patient review instruments and home health assessments.  Although this employee evaluates the medical status of clients and screens prospective client's medical requirements by reviewing information to evaluate the necessity of continued stay in a facility or continuation of care, there is no direct nursing care provided.  The position involves records review and client observation to make nursing assessments and reassessments.  The work is performed under supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, with leeway allowed for exercise of independent professional judgement in carrying out details of the work.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

Possession of a current valid license, issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, AND Either:

(A)       Possession of Bachelor's Degree in nursing  AND one (1) year of professional nursing experience; OR

(B)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered three (3) year school of professional nursing AND two (2) years of professional nursing experience; OR

(C)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year school of professional nursing AND three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

1. Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

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If you have any questions please reach out to rhoran@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726