Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
State of New York
Kings, NY

Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, (NY HELPS) evenings, P24575

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 03/11/24 Applications Due05/23/24 Vacancy ID153489 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleRegistered Nurse 3 Infection Control, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, (NY HELPS) evenings, P24575 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade22 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $128864 to $139597 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Evening Shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 3 PM To 11:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Kings Street Address Kingsboro Psychiatric Center 681 Clarkson Avenue City Brooklyn StateNY Zip Code11203 Minimum Qualifications Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been primarily working in the development, implementation, or administration of an infection control program. a bachelor's degree in nursing can be substituted for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; a master's degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and possession of a current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certificate issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology can substitute for the one year of infection control program experience. Duties Description As a Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control, you would have responsibility for an infection control and prevention program, ensuring its adherence to established infection control standards and policies, and developing an infection control risk assessment and plan, in addition to education programs for patients and staff. You would report on the effectiveness of the program by gathering, analyzing, and presenting infection data, facts, and trends to stakeholders. You would serve in a liaison capacity between all departments and Infection Control Committees or hospital departments responsible for infection control and prevention services. Notes: 1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. 2. 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. 3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: * NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance * Access to tuition assistance programs * Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth * Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave * NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required. Additional Comments: Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 22 ($79,928), an Increase Hiring Rate ($10,536), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000) and downstate adjustment of $3,400. The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($101,197), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000) and downstate adjustment of $3,400. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 718-221-7345 Email Address [email protected] Address Street Kingsboro Psychiatric Center 681 Clarkson Avenue City Brooklyn State NY Zip Code 11203 Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the New York State Civil Service Application and submit it with your resume and other application materials. Apply by fax, mail or E-mail. http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf OMH hospital employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.