Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality clinical care, health oversight, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) within our OPWDD-certified residential and day programs. Working collaboratively as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the RN ensures that health care outcomes are optimized, medical supports are person-centered, and all clinical operations strictly adhere to NYS OPWDD regulations, agency policies, and professional nursing standards.

Key Position Duties

• Healthcare Coordination & Delivery: Coordinate routine, specialty, and acute healthcare services to address the comprehensive medical, physical, and developmental needs of individuals in the assigned program unit.
• Clinical Assessments & Life Plans: Conduct thorough nursing assessments and establish measurable healthcare outcomes. Update health assessments at least semi-annually (or more frequently as indicated by changes in condition) and maintain accurate, up-to-date Individual Health Care Profiles.
• Team & Community Liaison: Serve as a primary healthcare communication bridge between individuals, families, IDT members, external medical providers, hospitals, day programs, and community clinics.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR). Detail health progression, acute illnesses, and ongoing complex medical management.
• Quality Evaluation & Referral: Evaluate the ongoing efficacy of preventive and active medical treatments, making timely referrals and recommendations for alternative or specialized care as necessary.
• Health Education & Training: Provide general and individual-specific health education and training to individuals receiving services, direct support professionals (DSPs), and team members.
• Delegation & Staff Oversight: Delegate appropriate healthcare treatments and procedures to qualified Direct Support staff, considering staff competency, regulatory allowances, and individual needs. Initially train staff and regularly monitor/observe performance to ensure safety and clinical accuracy.
• AMAP Supervision: Partner with the Residential Coordinator to supervise AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) certified staff. Collaborate with the Nursing Educator to ensure initial certifications and annual re-certifications are successfully completed.
• On-Call Support: Provide rotational on-call coverage via mobile phone (Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM), with the readiness to report on-site if clinical situations require direct nursing intervention.
• Regulatory & Medical Compliance: Ensure all medical standards, tracking systems, and clinical practices fully comply with NYS OPWDD regulations and internal agency policy.
• IDT & Committee Participation: Attend and actively participate in IDT meetings, Life Plan/ISP meetings, Human Rights Committee reviews, departmental meetings, and specialized case conferences.
• Additional Responsibilities: Complete surrogate decision-making packets, draft clinical incident reports, assist in developing policies/procedures/forms, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensure: Current, unencumbered New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.

Experience: Prior nursing experience; clinical experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or within an OPWDD/IDD residential setting is a strong plus.

Communication: Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to advocate effectively for individuals.

Mobility & Travel: Ability to travel to and access multiple program locations throughout the metropolitan area.

Flexibility: Able to work flexible hours and/or days to meet operational needs.

Compliance Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to regulatory compliance, corporate compliance programs, the Code of Business Conduct, NYS/Federal False Claims Acts, whistleblower protections, and mandatory incident reporting.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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