Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurse providing compassionate, person-centered nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Collaborating with teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in service delivery.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeWestchester County • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate, person-centered nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while effectively managing multiple priorities and adhering to regulatory requirements. Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and education related to health care treatments and lifestyle.

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Registered Nursing (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationClinical JudgmentInterpersonal Communication SkillsElectronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Nursing ProcessClinical AssessmentVital Signs MonitoringMedical DocumentationTriage Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Electronic SystemsHealthcare Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nursing (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)Person-Centered CareRegulatory ComplianceHealth Care EducationIntake Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides compassionate, person-centered nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
Develops and maintains an understanding of regulations applicable to assigned program(s) and/or system(s)
Utilizes the nursing process with each person supported, assessing their condition, establishing person-centered goals, implementing appropriate nursing interventions and evaluating overall progress
Assesses the learning needs of persons supported as it relates to their health care and provides education regarding treatments, medications, and healthy lifestyle information
Collects data to support assessments of persons supported including taking vital signs and current concerns
Triage phone calls from program staff, leadership and/or persons supported during and outside of regular working hours
Documents all calls, correspondence and encounters with people supported in accordance with established guidelines
Reviews and documents medical records including diagnostic tests and labs
Participates in intake assessments during the referral process and makes recommendations to program and/or nursing leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid, active Registered Nursing (RN) license and/or registration to practice as an RN in assigned state of operations (NY or NJ)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in selecting methods and techniques to resolve medical concerns.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to lead, direct and teach program staff on appropriate medical support for persons supported
Proficiency with computers and electronic systems, including ability to use or to quickly learn to use applicable equipment, software and/or electronic programs
Highly organized and flexible with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet all applicable requirements and deadlines.
Must obtain and maintain any additional certifications as required for assigned programs, systems and/or persons supported
Ability to regularly report to assigned program(s) and to travel to, from and/or between assigned program(s) as required by regulations and more regularly, if needed based on the needs of persons supported and/or program(s).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision along with option to contribute toward a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
Life insurance and long-term disability
Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more.