Registered Nurse (RN) – Community Based Nursing

About the role

Ability Beyond offers a community-based nursing role supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, and complex medical needs across multiple residential programs in the Greater Bristol Area. Nurses provide clinical oversight, care coordination, and work in homes and communities, building meaningful relationships and making a difference beyond traditional healthcare settings.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM (flexible). No weekend, nighttime, or holiday on‑call. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing oversight across multiple residential homes.
• Monitor health status and respond to changing clinical needs.
• Coordinate medications, treatments, medical appointments, and provider recommendations.
• Partner with residential staff, healthcare providers, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate, coach, and support staff in meeting the health needs of the individuals they serve.
• Use clinical judgment to identify concerns, solve problems, and advocate for person‑centered care.
• Ensure compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and agency requirements.

Requirements

• Active Connecticut RN License.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Experience working with young adults preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, or other complex medical needs preferred.
• Experience in residential services, community health, behavioral health, rehabilitation, home care, or human services settings is a plus.

Skills

• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships with staff, providers, and families.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan and PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Mileage reimbursement
• Clinical growth and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging