Registered Nurse - Brooklyn (Hegeman, Schenck, Montgomery)

Registered Nurse - Brooklyn (Hegeman, Schenck, Montgomery) Location US-NY-Brooklyn Job ID 2026-4816 Job Family Developmental Disabilities Job Type Full-Time Shift Days Monday - Friday Shift Hours 9am - 5pm Salary Range $95,351.12 (Associates) - $102,351.12 (Masters) Hours Per Week 35 Overview At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime. Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered medical care that supports the health, safety, and well-being of people supported in Developmental Disabilities Division. The RN promotes optimal health outcomes through assessment, care planning, coordination of medical services, and staff training and oversight. Responsibilities Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered medical care that supports the health, safety, and well-being of people supported in Developmental Disabilities Division. The RN promotes optimal health outcomes through assessment, care planning, coordination of medical services, and staff training and oversight. Core Responsibilities: Assess persons supported medical conditions to develop targeted care plans that prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, promote long-term well-being and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals served. Conduct regular health assessments and nursing reviews. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; monitor for adverse reactions and report appropriately. Track and analyze health trends, hospitalizations, and incidents to proactively address health concerns. Coordinate with physicians, DPSs, families and other healthcare providers to align care efforts and reduce gaps in medical management. Provide prompt and accurate telephone triage and consultation to persons supported and staff, ensuring urgent health concerns are quickly identified and effectively managed to prevent complications. Working with the care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations or ER visits. Ensure accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all nursing activities. Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., Medicaid, OPWDD, CMS, HIPAA). Participate in audits, surveys, and quality assurance initiatives. Train and oversee unlicensed staff (e.g., DSPs) in medication administration, health monitoring, infection control, and emergency protocols. Provide AMAP certification and recertification training, and monitor certified staff to uphold medication administration standards. Maintain Medication Safety: Oversee medication administration processes to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize errors. The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. Qualifications Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing (required). 1+ years of nursing experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in residential or community-based settings (strongly preferred). Strong clinical assessment skills to identify, monitor, and respond to medical conditions and changes in health status. Ability to educate and train staff on health-related topics, infection control, emergency protocols, and individualized medical needs. Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate health records and support compliance with OPWDD standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Demonstrated strong commitment to safety. Education Required Associates Salary Range: $95,351.12 (Associates) - $102,351.12 (Masters) Options Apply Apply Submit a Referral Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com