Registered Nurse

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

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Bronx - Bronx, NY 10467Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $54.00 - $54.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: Day

What You’ll Do:

• Direct Care & Case Management: Provide direct and supportive health care to individuals in residential programs, assessing current health status and identifying needs.
• Health & Safety Oversight: Provide professional advice and direction on health and safety issues, ensuring the ongoing support of individuals’ health and medical needs.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team: Establish positive working relationships with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members, both within and outside the agency.
• Emergency Response: Initiate nursing interventions in emergency and non-emergency situations, adhering to established policies and clinical standards of care.
• Documentation & Care Plans: Establish and maintain nursing care plans, document individual health needs, and follow up on required actions.
• Appointment Scheduling: Ensure timely scheduling of medical appointments and services for individuals in your caseload.
• Staff Training: Provide training to staff on nursing care plans and agency in-services, ensuring proper care delivery.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication administration, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal of expired medications according to policy and regulations.
• Hospitalization & Discharge Coordination: Communicate with hospital discharge planners and ensure safe discharges for individuals who have been hospitalized.
• Health Record Monitoring: Track and update health records, including seizures, bowel movements, vital signs, and other health metrics.
• After-Hours On-Call: Be available for after-hour on-call duties, responding to situations in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and report any hazards.
• Program Coverage: May be required to float or cover other programs as needed or adjust work schedules to meet the needs of individuals.

QualificationsEducational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, with at least one year of professional experience in delivering health care to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• NYS RN Certification is mandatory

Experience & Skills:

• Valid unrestricted NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation for travel between locations.
• Ability to triage urgent and crisis situations, problem-solve, and maintain focus in challenging situations.
• Must be flexible with days, hours, and location based on agency needs.

What IAHD Offers

• Competitive Salary
• Full Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Agency-paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Financial Guidance
• Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits + Wellness Incentives
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• PSLF-eligible Employer (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Access to EAP & Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement upon completion of two years of employment

Location: Various Openings in The Bronx, NY & Westchester County

Schedule: Full-Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19)

Join IAHD’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

IAHD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.