RN – Developmental Disabilities Care (OPWDD) – Day/Afternoon

TemPositions Group of Companies; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advisement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide nursing care and oversight for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an OPWDD setting in Niagara, NY. The RN will assess healthcare needs, coordinate services, and guide direct support staff.

Day and afternoon shifts are available with both full-time and part-time opportunities. Active NY RN license and prior nursing experience are required, with OPWDD/residential care experience

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license required.
• Previous nursing experience required.
• Experience in OPWDD, developmental disabilities, residential care, or community health preferred.
• Strong nursing assessment, care planning, and medication management skills.
• Experience supervising or providing clinical guidance to direct support staff preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide compassionate, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor residents' health.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans and Plans of Nursing Services (PONS).
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Provide nursing oversight and guidance to LPNs and direct support professionals.
• Monitor medication administration, review records, and ensure compliance with OPWDD guidelines.
• Coordinate medical appointments, physician orders, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Provide staff education and training on medication administration, health conditions, and nursing procedures.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, incident reports, and medical records.
• Identify and respond to changes in residents' conditions and medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication management

Staff guidance

Communication

Independent worker

Education

New York RN license

Job description

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide nursing care and oversight for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an OPWDD setting in Niagara, NY. The RN will assess healthcare needs, coordinate services, and guide direct support staff.

Day and afternoon shifts are available with both full-time and part-time opportunities. Active NY RN license and prior nursing experience are required, with OPWDD/residential care experience