Registered Nurse - Special Medical facility

Registered Nurse (RN) – Special Medical Group Home United Community Options of Miami (UCO)

Location:

Golden Glades, Miami, FL

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem vacancies

Shifts Available:
Day, Night, Weekends & Holidays as Scheduled

Make a Difference Every Day

United Community Options of Miami (UCO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in their communities.

If you are a compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys providing hands‑on care while leading a dedicated team, we invite you to join our Special Medical Group Home. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, improve lives, and make a lasting impact every day.

• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or pediatric populations preferred
• Group home or long‑term care experience is a plus
• Current CPR certification required
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds with assistance and perform the physical requirements of the position
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Must be reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing exceptional care
• Flexibility to work day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing care while ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals residing in our Special Medical Group Home.

Responsibilities include:

• Receive and provide detailed shift reports during handoff.
• Administer medications accurately and maintain complete medication and narcotic documentation.
• Monitor the health status of individuals and perform nursing assessments throughout each shift.
• Conduct routine medical rounds to ensure appropriate oxygen use, infection control, equipment safety, positioning, and overall medical needs.
• Provide treatments and skilled nursing interventions as prescribed.
• Assist with total care, repositioning, and daily living activities when needed.
• Supervise and support Direct Support Instructors (DSIs), LPNs, and direct care staff to ensure quality care and compliance with agency policies, when assigned.
• Delegate assignments and monitor completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, daily notes, reports, and required records.
• Monitor medication inventory and coordinate pharmacy orders.
• Complete laboratory documentation and treatment records as required.
• Change tracheostomy tubes and provide specialized respiratory care as needed.
• Maintain the medication cart and nursing equipment according to regulatory standards.
• Report equipment concerns, complete incident reports, and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide high‑quality care.

• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a mission‑driven nonprofit organization
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• A workplace dedicated to dignity, respect, and person‑centered care

If you are passionate about providing exceptional nursing care and making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply today.