Registered Professional Nurse Vacancy (Public Health)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Health

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Registered Professional Nurse

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE) : $71,000 (19N) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31 , 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida -portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this class perform professional nursing duties in the care of patients or students in private homes, schools, clinics or in a skilled nursing facility. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining acceptable health standards and providing continuing and/or emergency treatment for those under their care. Responsibilities also include the performance of diversified nursing duties in accordance with profession al practices, special orders from physicians, and established rules and regulations. This position differs from that of the certified position of School Nurse Teacher in that there is no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The work is performed under the general supervision of a physician, or other administrative official, permitting the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. General supervision may be exercised over other non -professional and clerical employees. The incumbent performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.

Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment. This license must be maintained throughout appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of an appropriate level, valid Driver"s License at time of appointment. This license must be maintained throughout appointment.

NOTE: Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State

Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 7th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315 -798-5726. revised : 09/010/2026