REGISTERED NURSE - (OPWDD)

Overview

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State RN licensure.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preferred experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) population (OPWDD).
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Suitable smartphone.

Generous 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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment, up to a maximum of 120 hours; 40 hours of personal time per calendar year; 10 paid holidays.

Pay

$85,000 - $90,000/year

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services.
• Maintain residents' health by monitoring for signs of acute illness, complications, and exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Participate in clinical and staff meetings to share medical and nursing insights.
• Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits, performing health assessments and reviewing medical records.
• 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.

Work Locations

• Serving both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• Option 1: Glen Cove, Kings Point, Westbury, and Dix Hills, NY (covering four sites).
• Option 2: Malverne, Massapequa, Merrick, and Westbury, NY (covering four sites).

Work Hours/Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday with flexible scheduling options. Includes on-call duties for telephone triage coverage.

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.