Registered Nurse

Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc.; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. in New York seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor to lead medical care across group home sites serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role requires a valid NYS RN license, ability to train staff, coordinate medical services, and monitor patient health. We offer a robust benefits package and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, with on-call duties in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS RN license.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid NYS Drivers License.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and quality medical care for all individuals at site(s).
• Ensure staff are thoroughly trained on all medical topics.
• Coordinate medical services across sites.
• Assess health status and develop individualized nursing plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independence & teamwork

Staff training & coordination

Education

NYS RN license

Job description

We provide a robust benefit package and a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus. The Center's mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.

Center for Developmental Disabilities Values

• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
• Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.

Join a caring and supportive group of nurses in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities whose focus is on providing the highest quality nursing care by advocating, educating, and promoting optimal health.

Our work environment includes

• Group home settings.
• Flexible working hours.
• Supportive nursing team.

At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.

Some Job Responsibilities

• It is the responsibility of the RN Supervisor to ensure that all individuals at their site(s) receive comprehensive and quality medical care.
• It is the responsibility of the RN Supervisor to ensure that all staff at their site(s) are thoroughly trained on all medical topics.
• Coordination of medical services.
• Assess patient's health status and develop individualized plans of nursing services.
• Monitor and document patient's condition and response to medications and treatments.
• Initial certification/annual recertification of Approved Medication Assistive Personnel.
• Educate staff, individuals and their families about health maintenance and prevention.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

The ideal candidate will have passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Job Qualifications

• Valid NYS RN license
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
• Valid NYS Drivers License.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.

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Benefits

• On-Call is needed for this position. On-call is via telephone and not in person.
• Stipend available if you would want to work with a larger caseload.
• An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.