Position Title: Registered Nurse - Residential

Status: Exempt

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Department: Residential Programs

About The Arc Rockland

The Arc Rockland is a proud chapter of The Arc United States, serving nearly 800 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Rockland County. We offer a wide range of programs, including early childhood education, residential services, employment opportunities, autism-specific supports, family resources, medical care, and recreational activities. With a team of over 600 dedicated professionals, we focus on abilities and work hand-in-hand with individuals and families to promote inclusion and independence. At The Arc Rockland, every person is valued as an integral member of the community.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the incumbent will provide direct nursing care by assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, administering, and evaluating nursing care services for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults living in Residences provided by The Arc Rockland. Care delivery will be done in compliance with rules and regulations of the NYS OPWDD and The Arc Rockland within the scope of the practice and assessed as such. The Registered Nurse directs and guides the activities of other nursing-related personnel while maintaining standards of professional practice and the established policies and procedures of the Clinical Services and Residential Services Departments.

Role’s Responsibilities

• Performs clinical/physical assessments and triage.

• Implements plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines. Evaluates plans of care using interdisciplinary approach and updates plans as needed.

• Arranges medical services for supported individuals.

• Provides care direction as needed to LPN and DSP staff based on the individual’s plan of nursing care.

• Supports the interdisciplinary approach to individual care as well as the team process and participates on the team as directed by the Director of Nursing or designee.

• Ensures that all individuals’ medical records are in compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Provides restorative and rehabilitative services as necessary, i.e., bowel and bladder training, ostomy care and delivery of oxygen therapy.

• Performs on-going surveillance and nursing intervention to rescue chronically ill individuals in the agency’s care from the development of negative side effects and secondary results of treatment.

• Takes immediate action, upon discovery of a medical issue, including notifying the • Director of Nursing or designee and Residential Services management.

• Gives medications and treatments as indicated.

• Takes and records vital signs.

• Provides oversight to AMAP certified staff, which includes trainings and in-servicing pertaining to regulations/OPWDD requirements.

• Participates in and/or directs the rendering of first aid and emergency care as needed or directed.

• Maintains nursing office(s) with supplies as needed, including, but not limited to, OTC medications and durable medical equipment.

• Maintains nursing office/nursing practice in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

• Utilizes principles of infection control when caring for supported individuals who attend community programs.

• Provides coverage for other agency nurses, as directed by the Director of Nursing or designee.

• Assists in writing and reviewing agency nursing policies and procedures as directed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing (BSN preferred)

• 1 year of professional experience working as a Registered Nurse within Human Services preferred, but recent grads will be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay that reflects your skills and dedication

• Comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being

• Paid training to set you up for success from day one

• Flexible scheduling options— 7 hour work days. Typically 8:30am - 4:30pm but there is flexibility to fit your lifestyle

• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities to help you grow with us

How To Apply?
Please complete our employment application and email it to recruitment@thearcrockland.org. We look forward to hearing from you! There is never a fee to apply for a role at The Arc Rockland.

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.