Job DescriptionMinimum QualificationsNon-competitive: Applicants must possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, addiction, or substance use disorders in a community setting. Substitution:A bachelor's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing may substitute for two years of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience.Duties Description
- This position will be within the Division of Statewide Services and report to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Supervisor within Central Office as part of the Bureau of Nursing and Health Services. As a PASSR Coordinator the Registered Nurse 2-Community will report to the PASRR Supervisor. In their role, the PASSR Coordinator will support the work within the bureau and respond to the direction of Statewide Services' administrators. The PASRR process is a federal requirement under the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act 999 stemming from the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead v. L.C. decision. The emphasis of PASRR, and the federal regulations that require OPWDD to administer assessments under PASSR, is to de-institutionalize individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and prevent inappropriate nursing facility admissions. The PASRR process embodies OPWDD's core mission to create a system of supports that honors the individual's right to be responsible for their own life and make recommendations that supports the least restrictive settings placement recommendations for individuals with I/DD.
- In accordance with federal regulation, hospitals conduct Level I screens on all persons seeking admission to nursing facilities. If the nursing facility applicant is known or suspected to have an I/DD, the hospital must ensure that a referral is made to OPWDD for complete a PASRR Level II assessment. The OPWDD PASRR Coordinator reviews all information provided to determine if the type of care needed can or cannot be provided within the spectrum of OPWDD care. If nursing facility placement is determined appropriate, PASRR coordinators determine if specialized services, services beyond those provided by the nursing facility to support a person with I/DD, are indicated for the individual. The PASRR coordinator assures individuals have the supports needed to potentially return from the nursing facility to a lesser level of care and live as independently as possible in the community. To accomplish this, it is essential the PASRR Coordinator have strong clinical strengths, aptitudes and understanding of I/DD diagnoses, strong advocacy skills, and ability to complete timely and accurate assessments to promote an individual's community reintegration.
- The PASRR Coordinator must seek to minimize reliance on nursing facilities for people with I/DD by being informed of alternative community-based options, effectively monitor the nursing facility population, and address requests for alternative placements in a timely manner. The tasks and responsibilities of the PASRR coordinator include, but are not limited to:
- - Work within databases and systems including TABS to review OPWDD eligibility determination for any individual referred for PASRR Level II assessment.
- - Guide referral sources to the Front Door process and OPWDD eligibility determination process (if eligibility is not determined) and advise of the any necessary assessments (e.g., comprehensive psychological, psycho-social, physical evaluations).
- - Collaborate with Front Door staff to assure that eligibility review continues while PASRR assessment occurs.
- - Communicate with hospital/and or nursing facility regarding referral package requirements and specific nursing facility identified.
- - Complete the Level II PASSR assessments, determine if specialized services are needed and should be provided by a qualified I/DD professional.
- - Determine, based upon review of the Level I screen, and materials received from the referral entity, the individual's category of determination (e.g., exempt or meets a categorical determination).
- - Assure communication with the OPWDD Regional Field Office staff about the status of admission and discharge of individuals in nursing facilities.
- - Provide in-person or virtual assessments as assigned.
- - Completion of other duties as assigned.
LinkedIn: Additional CommentsThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate ($72,032) for PS&T Grade 20, Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,688) and Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Maximum salary includes the sum of Job Rate ($91,381), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000), and Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).
- If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
- The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
- Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
- All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
- If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
- Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) ###-#### or email ...@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
- Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
- Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
- Life insurance and Disability insurance.
- The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
- Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
- Professional Development and Education and Training:?
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit
- Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit
- OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.