Registered Nurse OPWDD - OrderID: 5360

TemPositions Health Care • Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care and oversight for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an OPWDD setting in Niagara, New York. The role includes assessing residents’ healthcare needs, coordinating medical services, administering treatments, and providing nursing guidance to direct support staff. Day and afternoon shifts are available, with full-time and part-time opportunities.

Requirements

• Active New York State RN license.
• Previous nursing experience.
• Strong nursing assessment, care planning, and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide compassionate, person-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in OPWDD, developmental disabilities, residential care, or community health.
• Experience supervising or providing clinical guidance to direct support staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor residents’ overall health and well-being.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans and Plans of Nursing Services (PONS).
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing procedures as prescribed.
• Provide nursing oversight and guidance to LPNs and direct support professionals.
• Monitor medication administration, review records, and ensure compliance with OPWDD guidelines.
• Coordinate medical appointments, physician orders, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Provide staff education and training on medication administration, health conditions, and nursing procedures.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, incident reports, and medical records.
• Identify and respond to changes in residents’ conditions and medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and weekly pay.
• Personal and online career advisement and development.
• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses, depending on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed