Residential RN

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Copiague (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island seeks a part-time Residential RN to provide care at our Long Island residences in Copiague. The role supports residents with developmental disabilities, monitors health, administers medications, and coordinates with DSPs and managers to maintain safety and well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS RN license, an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), and a valid NYS driver's license; strong communication and teamwork skills are essential; salary is $50 per

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN licensure.
• Associates Degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled population helpful.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to adjust work schedule according to resident care needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess individuals for signs of acute illness or chronic condition exacerbations.
• Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits to perform health assessments and review records.
• Communicate with medical providers to meet residents' medical needs.
• Perform in-service staff training on medical concerns to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure safe medication administration per prescriptions and regulations.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Nurse Driver's License

Job description

Residential RN

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for a part-time RESIDENTIAL RN with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well‑being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.” Catholic Charities operates 12 community residences on LI where residents with developmental disabilities are helped to achieve their highest level of functioning and to participate fully in the surrounding community.

In this role, the Residential RN will assume RN oversight of medical/medication-related issues for every resident in the assigned residence in Copiague, LI in conjunction with the DSPs, Medical Care Counselors and Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess individuals on an ongoing basis for signs of acute illness and/or complications of, or exacerbations of, chronic conditions within 24 hours of notification, communicating all medical changes noted to the team.
• Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits to perform health assessments and review medical records, ensuring appointments are completed when due, and medical recommendations/orders are implemented within 24 hours after consult is received.
• Communicate with medical providers to ensure all medical needs of the individual are met.
• Perform in-service staff training regarding new and existing medical concerns to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure safe medication administration, adhering to physician prescriptions and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS RN licensure
• Associates Degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working with the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled population helpful
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a team
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to adjust work schedule according to resident care needs

Salary:

$50/hr.

Core Work Schedule:

9 hrs./wk. (weekday shifts with flexibility needed)

Catholic Charities of Long Island – An Equal Opportunity Employer