Registered Nurse - Riverdale Avenue (Brooklyn)

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling Registered Nurse role delivers high-quality, person-centered medical care for individuals in the Developmental Disabilities Division. The RN conducts assessments, plans care, coordinates medical services, and trains staff to ensure safe, compliant care.

Requires NY RN license, 1+ year nursing experience, and preferred DD settings experience. Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and safety commitment are essential; BLS is required. Salary range posted.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license in good standing.
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in residential or community settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills to identify, monitor, and respond to changes in health status.
• Ability to educate and train staff on health topics, infection control, and emergency protocols.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to maintain health records and comply with OPWDD standards.
• BLS certificate.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess medical conditions to develop targeted care plans.
• Conduct regular health assessments and nursing reviews; administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare providers to align care.
• Provide telephone triage and health consultations to staff and persons supported.
• Work with care teams to reduce avoidable hospitalizations or ER visits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train and oversee unlicensed staff in medication administration and health monitoring.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Staff education

Documentation

Infection control

Emergency protocols

Safety commitment

Education

Associates

Tools

BLS

Job description

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered medical care that supports the health, safety, and well-being of people supported in Developmental Disabilities Division. The RN promotes optimal health outcomes through assessment, care planning, coordination of medical services, and staff training and oversight.

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered medical care that supports the health, safety, and well-being of people supported in Developmental Disabilities Division. The RN promotes optimal health outcomes through assessment, care planning, coordination of medical services, and staff training and oversight.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assess persons supported medical conditions to develop targeted care plans that prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, promote long-term well‑being and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals served.
• Conduct regular health assessments and nursing reviews. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; monitor for adverse reactions and report appropriately. Track and analyze health trends, hospitalizations, and incidents to proactively address health concerns.
• Coordinate with physicians, DPSs, families and other healthcare providers to align care efforts and reduce gaps in medical management.
• Provide prompt and accurate telephone triage and consultation to persons supported and staff, ensuring urgent health concerns are quickly identified and effectively managed to prevent complications.
• Working with the care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations or ER visits.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all nursing activities. Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., Medicaid, OPWDD, CMS, HIPAA). Participate in audits, surveys, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Train and oversee unlicensed staff (e.g., DSPs) in medication administration, health monitoring, infection control, and emergency protocols. Provide AMAP certification and recertification training, and monitor certified staff to uphold medication administration standards.
• Maintain Medication Safety: Oversee medication administration processes to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize errors.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing (required).
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in residential or community-based settings (strongly preferred).
• Strong clinical assessment skills to identify, monitor, and respond to medical conditions and changes in health status.
• Ability to educate and train staff on health-related topics, infection control, emergency protocols, and individualized medical needs.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate health records and support compliance with OPWDD standards.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required

Associates

Salary Range:

$79,580.85 - $85,580.85