Registered Nurse OPWDD

Registered Nurse (RN) – OPWDD Location: Niagara, NY Schedule: Day and Afternoon Shifts Available Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Job Description We are looking for experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide nursing care and oversight for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an OPWDD setting in Niagara, NY. The RN will be responsible for assessing residents' healthcare needs, coordinating medical services, administering treatments, and providing nursing guidance to direct support staff. Responsibilities Conduct nursing assessments and monitor residents' overall health and well-being. Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans and Plans of Nursing Services (PONS). Administer medications, treatments, and nursing procedures as prescribed. Provide nursing oversight and guidance to LPNs and direct support professionals. Monitor medication administration, review records, and ensure compliance with OPWDD guidelines. Coordinate medical appointments, physician orders, referrals, and follow-up care. Provide staff education and training on medication administration, health conditions, and nursing procedures. Maintain accurate nursing documentation, incident reports, and medical records. Identify and respond to changes in residents' conditions and medical emergencies. Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support individualized care. Qualifications Active New York State RN license required. Previous nursing experience required. Experience in OPWDD, developmental disabilities, residential care, or community health preferred. Strong nursing assessment, care planning, and medication management skills. Experience supervising or providing clinical guidance to direct support staff preferred. Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and provide compassionate, person-centered care. Day and afternoon shifts are available. In addition to working with the most highly respected clients in the health care field, you can expect: Highly competitive and weekly pay. Personal and online Career Advisement and Development Benefits: We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both. EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr The TemPositions Group