RN Care Lead for Developmental Disabilities

Saint Dominic's Family Services; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services in Rockland, ME seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive health care for residents. You will oversee health activities, maintain medical records, and coordinate medical services within the agency's person-centered framework.

Requirements include a current NYS RN license (ASN or higher preferred) and nursing experience with developmental disabilities or related settings. This full-time role may involve on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Active NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Minimum ASN-level education or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the mission of Person-Centered Planning.
• Perform pre-admission evaluations and 30-day post admission review.
• Perform health assessments and evaluations with recommended interventions.
• Educate and document self-medication steps for individuals.
• Maintain medical records and oversee nursing notes, labs, and referrals.
• Schedule medical, dental, behavioral health, and other appointments.
• Follow up on hospitalizations and emergency treatment recommendations.
• Interpret medical reports and relay pertinent information to staff, family, or physicians.
• Oversee medication administration and AMAP certification; observe staff performance.
• Be available to staff within 30 minutes for medical concerns during off hours.
• Monitor medication orders, renewals, and transcription; ensure timely processing.
• Check medication administration records and storage per protocol.
• Follow CDC and OSHA guidelines to reduce communicable diseases.
• Coordinate with Care Manager and Program Manager on health needs.
• Liaise and advocate for individuals’ quality of life.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Medication administration

Education

NYS RN License

ASN or higher

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services in Rockland, ME seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive health care for residents. You will oversee health activities, maintain medical records, and coordinate medical services within the agency's person-centered framework.

Requirements include a current NYS RN license (ASN or higher preferred) and nursing experience with developmental disabilities or related settings. This full-time role may involve on-call coverage as needed.