DUTIES: (HEAD NURSE)--The work involves directing nursing service activities including the preparation of nursing care plans in a patient care unit of the County Department of Nursing Homes. The work is performed under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over the work of registered nurses, practical nurses, nurse aides, volunteers, and clerical employees. (NURSE SUPERVISOR)--The work involves directing nursing service activities in two or more patient care units in a facility of the County Department of Nursing Homes. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate nursing personnel.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (HEAD NURSE) Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse issued by the State of New York. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NURSE SUPERVISOR) Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse issued by the State of New York and one year of nursing experience. Note: Experience as referenced above refers to full time, paid experience. Paid experience gained on a part-time basis will be pro-rated to determine eligibility. Therefore candidates must be specific when reporting number of hours worked.

　　VACANCIES: The eligible lists established as a result of these examinations will be used to fill vacancies which may occur within the Department of Nursing Homes.

　　The wages for these titles start as follows: Head Nurse $41.92 (Full-time) $38.65 (PT/Sub), Nurse Supervisor $44.71 (Full-time) $41.42 (PT/Sub).

　　APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY AND EXAMINATIONS ARE HELD PERIODICALLY AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.