Registered Nurse

Job Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, person-centered nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
• Develops and maintains an understanding of regulations applicable to assigned program(s) and/or system(s)
• Utilizes the nursing process with each person supported, assessing their condition, establishing person-centered goals, implementing appropriate nursing interventions and evaluating overall progress
• Assesses the learning needs of persons supported as it relates to their health care and provides education regarding treatments, medications, and healthy lifestyle information
• Collects data to support assessments of persons supported including taking vital signs and current concerns
• Triage phone calls from program staff, leadership and/or persons supported during and outside of regular working hours
• Documents all calls, correspondence and encounters with people supported in accordance with established guidelines
• Reviews and documents medical records including diagnostic tests and labs
• Participates in intake assessments during the referral process and makes recommendations to program and/or nursing leadership

• Valid, active Registered Nursing (RN) license and/or registration to practice as an RN in assigned state of operations (NY or NJ)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in selecting methods and techniques to resolve medical concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to lead, direct and teach program staff on appropriate medical support for persons supported
• Proficiency with computers and electronic systems, including ability to use or to quickly learn to use applicable equipment, software and/or electronic programs
• Highly organized and flexible with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet all applicable requirements and deadlines.
• Must obtain and maintain any additional certifications as required for assigned programs, systems and/or persons supported
• Ability to regularly report to assigned program(s) and to travel to, from and/or between assigned program(s) as required by regulations and more regularly, if needed based on the needs of persons supported and/or program(s).

Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate, person-centered nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while effectively managing multiple priorities and adhering to regulatory requirements. Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and education related to health care treatments and lifestyle.

• Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Clinical Judgment
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency

• Nursing Process
• Clinical Assessment
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Medical Documentation
• Triage Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility

• Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
• Person-Centered Care
• Regulatory Compliance
• Health Care Education
• Intake Assessments

• Electronic Systems
• Healthcare Software