Registered Nurse

Anderson Center for Autism • Town of Hyde Park, NY

34d • $41 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you envision working as a Nurse in an environment that promotes well‑being for all — including you?
Join our dynamic, caring team of Nurses at Anderson Center for Autism, where you can make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of others while having what you need to thrive personally and professionally.
At Anderson Center for Autism, our nurses are essential members of the clinical team, providing high‑quality nursing care, treatment, and support to students and residents with autism at every age and stage of life. This role blends hands‑on clinical care with meaningful collaboration, communication, and advocacy — all within a serene, restorative Hudson Valley campus in Staatsburg, New York. We welcome both new graduate and experienced nurses and provide robust training, mentorship, and ongoing support.

Why Join Us
At Anderson, Quality of Life is our mission — for the individuals we support and for the people who support them. We believe that when our staff feel valued, supported, and balanced, they are best able to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care. That’s why we offer more than a comprehensive benefits package.
Nurses at Anderson enjoy flexible scheduling with generous time between on‑call responsibilities, extensive paid time off (up to six weeks in the first year when combining vacation, holiday, and sick time), access to employee wellness programs, social connection opportunities, and special staff appreciation events and experiences throughout the year. You’ll work within a compassionate, cohesive nursing team where collaboration, respect, and shared purpose create a true sense of community.

Pay Range: $40.96 - $46.88 Hourly; Based on experience, education, and Developmental Disabilities certification.
We offer a flexible 8hr workday with generous time between on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in good standing (generous compensation provided for Developmental Disabilities Nursing certification)
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities preferred; comprehensive training provided for the right candidate
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required orientation, training, and professional qualifications

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls reporting changes in condition, conducting timely assessments and following issues through to resolution
• Clearly document assessments, actions taken, and outcomes, ensuring accurate dissemination of information to appropriate team members
• Notify physicians of changes in condition as needed in a timely and appropriate manner
• Share relevant information obtained through committees, clinical meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration with appropriate staff
• Identify medication‑related issues including side effects, adverse reactions, allergies, and lack of expected response; intervene appropriately; communicate findings; and document thoroughly
• Communicate student and resident health status updates to families and staff regarding medical issues, medication changes, and related concerns as they occur
• Maintain professional, clear, and compassionate communication that promotes shared understanding
• Remain available as a clinical resource to answer questions and provide guidance to staff and families
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and agency standards
• Participate in medication training and oversight, including AMAP training and annual supervision of certified staff
• Adhere strictly to infection control practices, modeling and reinforcing universal precautions and acting as an educator for staff and students
• Participate in new employee orientation related to health services and infection control
• Maintain required immunizations, testing, and compliance documentation
• Collaborate openly with nursing colleagues and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care
• Adhere to time, attendance, and scheduling practices in accordance with agency policy

Benefits

• College partnerships that provide discounts
• Scholarships available!
• 403B with company match
• Agency Sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• And much more, see link below
• Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees