REGISTERED NURSE - (OPWDD)

Registered Nurse

At Community Mainstreaming, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities. 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.

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.

If you're ready to join a dedicated nursing team and build long-term relationships with those you care for, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
• Smartphone required.

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. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
• Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
• 10 paid holidays.

As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community while benefiting from this valuable financial relief.

Pay: $85,000 - $90,000/year

What you will do:

• Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services.
• Monitor residents for signs of acute illness, complications, and exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Participate in clinical and staff meetings to provide valuable medical and nursing insights.
• Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits, perform health assessments and review medical records (e.g., MARs, seizure charts, meal plans, vital signs).
• 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.