Salary: $123,104.00 - $139,509.00 AnnuallyLocation : Buffalo, NYJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 42343010Department: ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (ECMC)Opening Date: 01/13/2025Closing Date: 2/5/2025 11:59 PM EasternExam fee: $20.00DescriptionErie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE VIA EMAIL.PAPER APPLICATIONS CONTAINING AN EMAIL ADDRESS WILL ALSO RECEIVE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.IF NO EMAIL IS PROVIDED, PAPER NOTIFICATION WILL ARRIVE VIA USPS.RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. There is one anticipated vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation.Examples of DutiesA Nurse Practitioner-Rehabilitation Services provides expanded rehabilitative nursing services to patients at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC);Provides patients with rehabilitation services, medical assistance and counseling on health related problems in an inpatient or outpatient setting;Obtains medical and social histories and performs comprehensive physical examinations; makes diagnoses and prescribes therapeutic regimens; Ensures admission, daily and transfer orders are completed in a timely manner; revises orders as needed;Completes patient history and physical; assesses, documents and orders preventive and/or treatment measures as indicated; Obtains samples and specimens for appropriate laboratory analysis and reviews results;Provides first-aid and performs minor surgical procedures, treatment services and other medical support roles under the direction of a physician;Initiates orders for diagnostic studies, medications and referrals to specialists;Identifies and documents critical deviations in patient condition, initiates treatment orders and notifies physician;Conducts follow-up examinations of patients; Screens patients to assess need for immediate care or referral to other health personnel;Monitors and operates medical equipment as needed;Orders and administers medication and drugs in accordance with established policies and procedures;Documents in patient charts and maintains detailed records of patient treatment;Ensures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, coordination of services and education;Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports, making suggestions and recommendations on therapeutic and nursing problems;Provides input into the formulation of patient care standards;Responds to life threatening emergencies;Provides health education and prevention programs;Ensures that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, objectives and standards of care are maintained;Attends meetings, seminars and information sessions related to professional activities.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before on or before February 5, 2025 :Possession of a Master's degree *in Nursing and either:A) One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Rehabilitation, Neurology, Neurosurgery or related field; or:B) One year of registered professional nursing experience in Rehabilitation, Neurology or Neurosurgery or related field.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; and: Possession of a current New York State Department of Education license as a Nurse Practitioner that specifies specialty area of practice at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; and: Possession of a Nurse Practitioner certification as issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) at time of appointment and maintenance of certification throughout duration of appointment; and Possession of a current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number issued by the United State Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; and: Possession of a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from an ECMCC approved provider at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.Notes:1. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements.2. *Your degree 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 your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation feeNotice to Candidates:Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application.All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.Supplemental InformationA medical examination may be required before appointment.VETERANS: PROOF OF SERVICE MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE LIST IS ESTABLISHED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL POINTS. (See application for more information.)NOTICES TO APPEAR FOR THE EXAMINATION ARE MAILED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION DATENO CELL PHONES ARE PERMITTED AT THE EXAM SITE.Examination date: March 15, 2025Applications Must Be Postmarked or Hand Delivered By: February 5, 2025Test guide: The New York State Department of Civil Service has NOT prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: OF EXAMINATION:The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.In your summary of training, include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license. Specify the date that your license was first issued.In your summary of experience , you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.HOW TO APPLY: Either online by clicking "Apply" on the top right of the online exam announcement or by printing a paper application from erie.gov, () or if you do not have internet access you may pick up an application form at the Erie County Personnel Department, 95 Franklin Street, Room 604, Buffalo, New York 14202. Forms are also available at Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries and at Town, Village and School District administrative offices.Completed forms should then be returned to the Erie County Personnel Department. In addition, candidates must request their colleges to send transcripts to the Erie County Personnel Department or attach transcripts to your application. No applications will be evaluated until all the above information, including transcripts, is received.MILITARY STATUS: If you expect to enter military service, you may still compete in this examination and may be appointed or reinstated after you return home from active duty.VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates may be investigated or called for an interview to verify information contained on the application. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience may be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offense are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicant will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required.VETERANS: Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively, added to their earned scores if successful in the examination. You should claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment. If you have already used these credits you may not claim them again. Children of firefighters or police officers killed in the line of duty may also be eligible for additional credit. Contact the Erie County Personnel Dept. for more information.**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a () and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement. The form is available at the Erie County Personnel Department, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY (Room 604) or can be downloaded from the County's website at Click on "County Departments and Agencies", then "Erie County Civil Service."This examination is prepared and rated by the New York State Department of Civil Service, and held in compliance with the New York State Civil Service Lawand the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Civil Service.NA