Registered Nurse

RN Position

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• The RN will provide medical oversight of the program and ensure that the health needs of each person are met
• S/he will review each person's health status and medications and ensure that the program meets immediate health needs
• The RN will provide assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care and oversight of DSPs in monitoring the medical systems; participate in treatment and transition planning meetings and provide medically related training to program staff
• The RN will be responsible for writing nursing reports and other necessary health reports and will train DSPs on each person's health care plan
• S/he oversees training and staff certification in medication administration and medication management in the home
• The RN will ensure that any necessary medical examinations are completed, and that appropriate follow-up is completed, including accessing specialists
• The RN will provide any necessary nursing care and dispense medication as needed under the direction of the BHS psychiatrist and/or physician
• We will give preference to applicants who have experience supporting people with I/DD and mental health diagnoses and knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Minimum 10 hours per site

Minimum Qualification Requirements

All job title must meet the following minimum requirements:

• NJ Registered Nurse (RN) License
• 1-year direct care nursing experience

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• Med/Surg experience
• Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population

Compensation

• $50.00-$55.00/hr. Part Time

If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.