Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) New

A Long Island nonprofit services agency is looking to add a new, licensed Nurse to join their growing team on a Part-time basis at one of their residential facilities in Suffolk County.

About the Opportunity:

• Setting: Residential
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: Full TimeMonday to Friday
• Hours: 7am to 3:30pm
• Patient Population: 11 to 21 year old individuals with ID/DD

Responsibilities:

The Residential Nurse will:

• Develop a person-centered plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions
• Support discharge planning process with members of relevant teams
• Provide or coordinate the resident / family education
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the resident's health or the situation
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of related Nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license or LPN license
• BLS certification
• Strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations including youth and young adults with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Communication Impairments, and Medical Complexity
• Solid assessment, clinical and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• National Certification in area of specialty