REGISTERED NURSE - (OPWDD)

Community Mainstreaming; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide medical oversight, supervision, and care for residents with disabilities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The role emphasizes overseeing medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services and ensuring high-quality care.

The position requires NY RN licensure and an associate degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Competitive salary ranges from $85,000 to $90,000 per year with comprehensive benefits and flexible

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN licensure.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Smartphone required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services.
• Monitor residents for signs of acute illness, complications, and chronic condition exacerbations.
• Participate in clinical and staff meetings to provide medical insights.
• Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits, review MARs and vital signs.
• Make nursing recommendations and refer residents for medical treatment as needed.
• Supervise nursing tasks and patient care to ensure staff competency.
• Ensure safe medication administration per prescriptions and regulations.
• Assist with medical training and annual in-service training.

Skills

Independent work

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Smartphone usage

Education

Associate degree in nursing

New York State RN licensure

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are

At Community Mainstreaming, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities. We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Learn more about our impactful work at communitymainstreaming.org.

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, where you'll provide essential medical oversight, support, and supervision. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care, making a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A supportive, inclusive team culture where your contributions make a real difference. The chance to work for an organization that transforms lives and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

If you’re ready to join a dedicated nursing team and build long-term relationships with those you care for, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State RN licensure.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preferred experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) population (OPWDD).
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Smartphone required.

Generous Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
• Vision Plan
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Services
• 403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
• Life Insurance: Employer sponsored
• Tuition Assistance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
• Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
• 10 paid holidays.

Pay

$85,000 - $90,000/year

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services.
• Monitor residents for signs of acute illness, complications, and exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Participate in clinical and staff meetings to provide valuable medical and nursing insights.
• Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits, perform health assessments and review medical records (e.g., MARs, seizure charts, meal plans, vital signs).
• Make nursing recommendations and refer residents for medical treatment as needed.
• Supervise nursing tasks and patient care (e.g., first aid, wound care, vital signs) to ensure staff competency.
• Ensure safe medication administration, adhering to physician prescriptions and regulations.
• Assist with medical training, AMAP classes, and annual in-service training for new employees.

Work Locations

Serving both Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Option 1

Glen Cove, Kings Point, Westbury, and Dix Hills, NY (covering four sites)

Option 2

Malverne, Massapequa, Merrick, and Westbury, NY (covering four sites)

Work Hours/Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday with flexible scheduling options. Includes on-call duties for telephone triage coverage.

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.

Monday - Friday with flexible scheduling options. Includes on-call duties for telephone triage coverage