Registered Nurse

YAI; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

YAI in the Town of Tonawanda is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to manage medication and provide medical oversight. The role requires training direct care staff and maintaining communication about medical issues.

Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 per year, with various employee benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan. This position supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a New York State Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license.
• Ability to manage medications and medical oversight effectively.
• Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication management and medical oversight.
• Train and supervise direct care staff.
• Document medical appointments and inform caregivers about changes.

Skills

Medication management

Direct care staff training

Communication with care managers

Education

NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Medication management and medical oversight
• Oversee training of direct care staff
• Document medical appointments and medical issues
• Inform care managers and parents of any medical changes
• Provide on-call support (telephone only) on a rotational basis

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.).

Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements.

All Registered Nurses (RNs) must meet the following minimum requirements:

• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired Requirements Beyond MQRs Above)

• Med/Surg experience
• Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population

Compensation

• Compensation is from 85,000 USD to 95,000 USD per year
• Additional compensation in the form of an experience differential and bonuses

Schedule

• M-F 10a-6p

Working In Our Group Programs Offer

• Reduced Caseloads (Max of 8 per Program)
• Minimal Direct Care (Medication Management, etc.)
• Increased Work-life Balance (10a-6p); 40 hours per week
• Tri-State Locations (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland)
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and/or Transit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Retirement (Post and Pre-Tax), with Company Match
• Tuition/Loan Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Short Term Disability
• Word of Mouth Referral Bonus Program
• Bi-Weekly Salary (based upon experience and education)
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance through Aetna11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Bereavement, and Family Medical Leave

If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.

For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.