Licensed Practical Nurse
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Minimum Qualifications

• A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
• A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
• An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

Duties Description

Reporting to a Registered Nurse 2 (Medical Care), the Licensed Practice Nurse will work within the Claims department to evaluate and consult on Workers' Compensation claims by reviewing nonformulary medication requests submitted through the Workers' Compensation Board portal for authorization. This position is administrative in nature, within an insurance company, and is not a direct care position.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Obtain and review medical records and treatment plans, as necessary.
• Observe issues related to medication or changes in health status and report, as necessary.
• Maintain all necessary records of claimants' conditions and/or administered treatments.
• Attend to claimants' medical care, by reviewing all applicable documentation.
• May talk to claimants, listen to their concerns and responses, and encourage them to cooperate and participate in treatment and rehabilitation activities.
• May educate and counsel claimants and/or families regarding their health, medications, treatment goals and procedures, and behavioral interactions as appropriate.

Additional Comments

The posted hiring salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ISU Grade 10 ($43,768), and the addition of special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location: Geographic Differential ($4,000) and increased Hiring Rate ($5,680). The posted maximum salary (Job Rate) includes the previously mentioned Geographic Differential. The salary is set by the Office of State Comptroller.

Fringe Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

Fringe Benefits:

Competitive Compensation.

Future Career Growth Potential.

Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.

Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.

Paid State and Federal Holidays.

Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.

Retirement Options.

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

NY HELPS Program:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF's Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ...@nysif.com.