Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

This position supports a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for addressing the health and medical needs of individuals served by the agency, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care in alignment with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote overall health and well-being across all programs and settings.

Schedules are flexible and may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, mandated overtime, mandated holds, and on-call responsibilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide routine and emergency nursing care to youth and young adults within residential, educational, and clinical settings.
• Conduct nursing assessments and assist with physician evaluations.
• Carry out physician's orders regarding medications, treatments, and special diets.
• Administer medications, including controlled substances, and maintain accurate medication records.
• Monitor individual health status and maintain detailed documentation of observations, treatments, and incidents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on health-related concerns and contribute to care planning.
• Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and ensure appropriate documentation and communication.
• Provide health education to staff and individuals served, including trainings on topics such as infection control, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Maintain and order first aid supplies and medical inventory for assigned programs.
• Participate in agency rounds, team meetings, and treatment planning.
• Respond to crises and medical emergencies, providing appropriate first aid or arranging for emergency services.
• Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply training techniques appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals served, staff, and others in the environment. Demonstrate competency in de-escalation strategies, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

• Strong clinical skills including assessment, documentation, and care planning.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Nursing principles and practices including medication administration, medical documentation, and treatment protocols.
• Physical and mental health conditions common to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Applicable healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., DCF, DDS, DMHAS, HIPAA).
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Exercise sound judgment in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with individuals served, families, staff, and external providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.

Education, experience, and other qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut required.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience, preferably working with children and young adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Must be able to complete and maintain required certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid, PMT, DDS Medication Certification).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. May be required to drive company vehicles.

Work environment and physical demands:

• Work is performed in residential, educational, and administrative settings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, assist with physical interventions, and support individuals with mobility needs.
• Ability to be on feet for extended periods and participate in recreational or community-based activities with residents.
• Exposure to behaviors that may require de-escalation or intervention.
• Must be able to perform all requirements of physical management techniques (PMT) PMT may be required for this position.

A job description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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