Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, RN Nurse, Nursing Home, Nurse Educator
Location: New York
East 170th
650 E 170th St
Bronx, NY 10456, USA
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Experience:
At least one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
Current NYS RN licensure and registration required.
Work Eligibility:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Location Requirement:
Onsite/residential setting with required on-call rotation.
Hourly rate: $51.4539
What We Offer- Comprehensive
Health Benefits:
Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans - 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays - Employee Wellness Programs:
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources - Learning & Development Opportunities:
Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks - Additional Perks:
Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits
The IDD Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services and clinical oversight to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The RN participates in assessment, treatment planning, medication management, care coordination, health education, and interdisciplinary team collaboration to support optimal health outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities- Participate in pre-admission evaluations, treatment planning, and development of discharge plans.
- Prepare, review, and evaluate nursing intervention plans consistent with each individual’s comprehensive treatment plan.
- Develop holistic nursing assessments addressing medical, psychological, social, cultural, and developmental needs.
- Oversee implementation of nursing care and modify plans as needed.
- Coordinate nursing services with interdisciplinary team members.
- Conduct in-service training on hygiene, medication administration, and other health-related topics.
- Supervise medication administration practicums and monthly sign-offs.
- Identify and report communicable diseases and implement prevention measures.
- Maintain detailed medical records, including treatments, medications, vital signs, and nursing observations.
- Update nursing plans annually or as needed based on developmental/medical changes.
- Provide on-call support and flexible shift coverage.
- Coordinate with consulting medical providers and ensure integration of recommended treatments.
- Maintain inventory standards for medications and medical supplies.
- Ensure infection control practices and safe use of medical equipment.
- Provide health education to individuals and families.
- Participate in quality assurance and risk management.
- Provide emergency care and crisis intervention.
- Access, evaluate, and monitor medication effects and side effects.
- Provide nursing coverage across sites including vacation and triage rotation (after-hours/weekends/holidays).
- Perform duties specific to Residential Nursing in IDD: appointment coordination, follow-up on medical recommendations, medication audits, weekly medical meetings, progress documentation, and training of staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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