Registered Nurse (RN) - OPWDD - Part Time (20 Hours a week)
About The Position
QSAC is looking for dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to support our Residential and Day Habilitation programs providing services to people with autism in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island. Current NY State RN license is required and OPWDD knowledge and experience is highly preferred. QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
Requirements
- Current NY State RN license required
- Valid NYS RN license in good standing required
Nice To Haves
- OPWDD knowledge and experience is highly preferred
- 1-2 years RN experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee general health issues for people with autism in Residential programs or day programs
- Monitor medication and medical records for people receiving services
- Consult with MD's to ensure optimal medical treatments are provided to people being supported
- Supervise direct support professional (DSP) staff administration of medication to people receiving services
- Ensures medical follow up (i.e. appt.’s, labs obtain prescribed medication, etc.) occurs in a timely manner
- Ensures individuals are receiving prescribed medications
- Maintains medical records
- Attends internal team meetings as scheduled
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
- Medical can be as low as $10 dollars per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff). Start with 24 days annually and progressively increase with each year of service
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
