Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? FlexStaff is seeking an experienced RN to join our external client’s vibrant community services non-profit organization in Brooklyn, NY. This is an exceptional chance to work in their residential program, which includes supervised living, supported living, and independent living services.
Position: Registered Nurse
Location: Residential Program, Bronx, NY
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Flexible options available—35 hours per week, either 8 AM – 4 PM or 9 AM – 5 PM, with the possibility of 4 days per week with longer shifts.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Make a Difference: You’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, providing the care and support they need to thrive.
- Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated team that values your expertise and fosters a collaborative atmosphere.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy flexibility in your work hours, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for residents.
- Be available to respond to phone inquiries and notifications from residence staff regarding any incidents, as required by OPWDD.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a community-based health services setting, specifically working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid NYS Registered Nurse license and current registration.
- CPR certification.
- A valid New York State Driver’s License is preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for professional growth and training
- A rewarding career path where your skills and compassion can truly make a difference
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Develops, supervises implementation of, reviews and revises each resident’s written health care plan that is developed and implemented according to instructions of a physician and assessment.
- Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
- Develops a written plan for each resident to provide nursing services as a part of total habilitation programs.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division.
- Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements
- Conducts training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of individuals in each residence.
- Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment, reporting to consulting physician and implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).
