Registered Nurse

Now Hiring: Registered Nurse (RN) | Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem | Bronx, NY & Westchester County At IAHD we are committed to positively impacting the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our focus is to understand and respect each person's unique strengths, qualities, and dreams, finding ways to support building fulfilled lives. We believe that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to live fulfilled lives and are committed to ensuring that people experience inclusion and integration in the communities where they live, learn, work, and have fun. What You’ll Do: • Direct Care & Case Management: Provide direct and supportive health care to individuals in residential programs, assessing current health status and identifying needs. • Health & Safety Oversight: Provide professional advice and direction on health and safety issues, ensuring the ongoing support of individuals’ health and medical needs. • Collaborate with Treatment Team: Establish positive working relationships with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members, both within and outside the agency. • Emergency Response: Initiate nursing interventions in emergency and non-emergency situations, adhering to established policies and clinical standards of care. • Documentation & Care Plans: Establish and maintain nursing care plans, document individual health needs, and follow up on required actions. • Appointment Scheduling: Ensure timely scheduling of medical appointments and services for individuals in your caseload. • Staff Training: Provide training to staff on nursing care plans and agency in-services, ensuring proper care delivery. • Medication Management: Oversee medication administration, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal of expired medications according to policy and regulations. • Hospitalization & Discharge Coordination: Communicate with hospital discharge planners and ensure safe discharges for individuals who have been hospitalized. • Health Record Monitoring: Track and update health records, including seizures, bowel movements, vital signs, and other health metrics. • After-Hours On-Call: Be available for after-hour on-call duties, responding to situations in accordance with policies and regulations. • Safety Compliance: Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and report any hazards. • Program Coverage: May be required to float or cover other programs as needed or adjust work schedules to meet the needs of individuals.