REGISTERED NURSE - (OPWDD)

Community Mainstreaming Associates•Westbury, NY

8d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, where you'll provide essential medical oversight, support, and supervision. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care, making a meaningful difference in their lives every day. Why You’ll Love Working with Us: A supportive, inclusive team culture where your contributions make a real difference. The chance to work for an organization that transforms lives and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. If you’re ready to join a dedicated nursing team and build long-term relationships with those you care for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter. Join us in making a meaningful impact every day!

Requirements

Current New York State RN licensure.
Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Ability to work independently and effectively.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) population (OPWDD).

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services.
Monitor residents for signs of acute illness, complications, and exacerbations of chronic conditions.
Participate in clinical and staff meetings to provide valuable medical and nursing insights.
Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits, perform health assessments and review medical records (e.g., MARs, seizure charts, meal plans, vital signs).
Make nursing recommendations and refer residents for medical treatment as needed.
Supervise nursing tasks and patient care (e.g., first aid, wound care, vital signs) to ensure staff competency.
Ensure safe medication administration, adhering to physician prescriptions and regulations.
Assist with medical training, AMAP classes, and annual in-service training for new employees.

Benefits

Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
Vision Plan
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
Legal Services
403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
Life Insurance: Employer sponsored
Tuition Assistance
Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
10 paid holidays.
As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.