Part-Time Nurse: AMAP Oversight & Medication Management (OPWDD)

Unique Care Community Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Unique Care Community Services, Inc. is looking for a qualified nurse to provide nursing oversight for individuals receiving OPWDD services. This part-time role (about 8 hours/week) focuses on AMAP supervision, medication oversight, and ensuring staff competency within a residential setting.

You will coordinate with physicians, families, and care teams to maintain safe medication practices and adherence to program requirements. The position offers flexible hours in Brooklyn, NY.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Experience with OPWDD services required.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Familiarity with OPWDD requirements, medication management, and documentation standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with care staff.

Responsibilities

• AMAP Oversight and supervision of AMAP-certified staff and ensure valid certification for medication tasks.
• Review medication orders and ensure MARs are complete and accurate.
• Monitor medication storage, labeling, expiration dates, disposal, and security.
• Investigate and respond to medication errors; support corrective actions and staff retraining.
• Conduct AMAP training, certification, and recertification per OPWDD requirements.
• Develop and provide ongoing health-related in-services for staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Collaboration

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Unique Care Community Services, Inc. is looking for a qualified nurse to provide nursing oversight for individuals receiving OPWDD services. This part-time role (about 8 hours/week) focuses on AMAP supervision, medication oversight, and ensuring staff competency within a residential setting.

You will coordinate with physicians, families, and care teams to maintain safe medication practices and adherence to program requirements. The position offers flexible hours in Brooklyn, NY.