Registered Nurse
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As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide vital medical care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their well-being and promoting meaningful relationships within a dedicated team.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and supervision to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Serve as medical liaison for interdisciplinary teams (IDT), ensuring proper medical follow-up
- Participate in IDT conferences as required
- Assess injuries and accidents to ensure individuals receive appropriate medical care
- Develop and modify written nursing plans for each individual
- Maintain medical records for each individual
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments as assigned
- Ensure proper medical follow-up through an on-call system
- Ensure all medications are administered and stored as necessary
- Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulatory standards
- Complete appropriate incident reporting paperwork
- Liaison with family members regarding medical issues
- Prepare monthly Medication Administration Records
- Supervise AMAP pourings and AMAPs
Requirements
- N.Y. State Registered Nurse License
Nice to Have
- N.Y. State Driver’s License
- Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations
- Experience with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) population
Benefits
About Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.