Registered Nurse-PT-80542101

Registered Nurse (IDD Residential Programs) Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate's Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program. New York State Registered Nurse licensure required. Experience: Minimum one year of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experience preferred. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) strongly preferred. Certifications/Licenses: Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License and registration required. Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Work Location Requirement: Onsite. Travel to multiple residential program locations may be required. Participation in on-call, weekend, holiday, and after-hours nursing coverage rotation required. Compensation Salary Range $51.50 - $53.05 hr What We Offer We provide competitive benefits, including: 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 About the Role The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services and clinical oversight for individuals receiving services within ICL's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Residential Programs. The RN is responsible for assessing healthcare needs, developing and implementing nursing interventions, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring medication administration, supporting health promotion activities, and maintaining high standards of quality care for residents. Primary Responsibilities Clinical Nursing Care Complete nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of nursing intervention. Monitor and evaluate residents' health status and modify care plans as needed. Provide health teaching, counseling, emergency care, and crisis intervention. Coordinate medical care and nursing services with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members. Participate in admissions, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning processes. Medication Management Oversee medication administration and ensure compliance with physician orders. Conduct medication audits and monitor medication inventories. Ensure controlled substances and narcotics are properly accounted for. Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs). Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects. Medical Coordination Schedule and coordinate medical appointments. Follow up on physician recommendations and treatment plans. Ensure timely completion of consultations, assessments, and medical documentation. Maintain appointment tracking logs and required nursing progress notes. Serve as liaison between residents, families, and healthcare providers. Staff Training and Support Conduct AMAP refresher trainings and nursing-related in-service programs. Train designated staff on nursing procedures and client-specific medical protocols. Supervise medication administration practicums and competency reviews. Provide guidance regarding infection control, personal hygiene, and health-related procedures. Compliance and Quality Assurance Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives. Ensure regulatory compliance related to resident healthcare services. Monitor infection control protocols and communicable disease prevention. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting. Participate in rotating after-hours nursing triage coverage for the IDD Division.