Registered Nurse

Job Opportunity

Job Information

Date Opened 05/06/2026

Job Type: Full time

Industry: Health Care

City:
Portland

State/Province:
Oregon

Country:
United States

Zip/Postal Code: 97222

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with all health care professionals, pharmacies, labs and hospitals and coordinates care
• Attends medical and psychiatric appointments to advocate for people to ensure appropriate treatment
• Ensures all medical and psychiatric treatment plans are compliant with current Standards of Care/Regs
• Check monthly medication order for accuracy and monitor for an adequate supply of medication
• Verifies each newly prescribed medication and ensures that they are filled in a timely manner
• Train and certify AMAP staff on medication administration as per State Regulations and best practice
• Communicate with families regarding medical issues
• Provide 24-hour telephone triage on-call services, weekdays (carrying cell phone) and appropriately notify the RN Program Director in the event of emergencies
• Provide nursing coverage to residences during assigned RN's PTO
• Obtain and maintain medical histories and records to assure continuity of each Individual's medical history in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
• Develop annual written Nursing Plan of Care, health and physical development, PCP and goal plans for each Individual plus updates

Requirements:

• Current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Experience in MR/DD preferred
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations preferred
• Valid driver's license preferred