IDD Nurse: Direct Care, Case Management & Emergencies

The Institutes Of Applied Human Dyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Incentives

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

PSLF Eligibility

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

IAHD in the Bronx and Westchester County is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide direct patient care in residential programs. You will assess health needs, manage care plans, and coordinate medical services across multiple locations.

Join IAHD to support healthy living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with opportunities for on-site nursing leadership, after-hours on-call coverage, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing; NYS RN Certification required.
• Experience delivering health care to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and supportive health care to individuals in residential programs.
• Assess current health status and identify needs.
• Provide health and safety oversight and direction on issues.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Initiate nursing interventions in emergencies following policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain nursing care plans and document health needs.
• Schedule medical appointments and coordinate services for caseload.
• Train staff on nursing care plans and agency in-services.
• Oversee medication administration, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Coordinate hospitalization and safe discharges with discharge planners.
• Monitor health records (vital signs, seizures, bowel movements).
• Be available for after-hours on-call duties and report hazards.
• May float or cover other programs as needed.

Skills

Direct Care

Case Management

Emergency Response

Documentation

Medication Administration

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing

Tools

NYS RN Certification

Job description

IAHD in the Bronx and Westchester County is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide direct patient care in residential programs. You will assess health needs, manage care plans, and coordinate medical services across multiple locations.

Join IAHD to support healthy living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with opportunities for on-site nursing leadership, after-hours on-call coverage, and comprehensive benefits.