OPWDD Registered Nurse (RN)
About the Role
Looking for purpose in what you do? The Center is the perfect place for you! New Graduates Welcome! At the Center, our mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support individuals to live, work, learn, and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence, innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness, and open communication. We are proud to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full equity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Coordination of medical services.
- Assess patient's health status and develop individualized plans of nursing services.
- Monitor and document patient's condition and response to medications and treatments.
- Initial certification/annual recertification of Approved Medication Assistive Personnel.
- Educate staff, individuals and their families about health maintenance and prevention.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
Qualifications
- Valid NYS RN license
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.
Skills
- Passion for helping others
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
Benefits
- Robust benefit package
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Generous PTO Package (3-6 weeks)
- 14 paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions & matching
- Paid training & career development
- $5,000 per year for tuition & certification assistance
- Medical, dental, vision + 24/7 virtual care
- Career growth: 80% of roles filled through internal