Nurse, Developmental Disabilities - Impactful Care

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Developmental Disabilities Division in New York. You will assess health conditions, determine referrals, and develop initial nursing assessments with timely care planning in line with OPWDD regulations.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe medication administration, preventive care, and discharge planning while maintaining dignity and person-centered support for individuals with IDD.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State.
• Experience: Specialized training in I/DD and/or one-year experience in community health care services.
• AMAP trainer certification and CPR/First Aid training are required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses individual's health condition as needed and determines referral to physician or ER.
• Develops an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of placement.
• Creates a Plan of Nursing Services based on Nursing Assessment and Physical Exam.
• Maintains medication safety, and observes compliance with OPWDD regulations.
• Participates in discharge planning and coordination with team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication management

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license NY

AMAP trainer

CPR and First Aid trained

Job description

Services for the UnderServed is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Developmental Disabilities Division in New York. You will assess health conditions, determine referrals, and develop initial nursing assessments with timely care planning in line with OPWDD regulations.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe medication administration, preventive care, and discharge planning while maintaining dignity and person-centered support for individuals with IDD.