Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Recent Grads WelcomeNassau and Suffolk CountiesHelp Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!ACLD's Residential Registered Nurse is an integral part of the Residential Program's team which strives to provide opportunities for our adult group home residents with developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives and increase their independence.When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support.The Registered Nurse participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and supervision of medical care for the individuals we serve. He/she provides oversight and training of direct care staff in monitoring medical systems designed to ensure the highest quality of care. This position requires the review of various assessments, logs, etc. and follow-up where necessary; ensures all medical appointments; tests and lab work are completed as required; provide on-call phone coverage for emergency situations (M - F); and assists with the AMAP certification process for his/her assigned cluster of homes.The ideal candidate will have a current NYS RN license; general knowledge of medications and their interactions; and moderate computer skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required along with ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.Please submit your resume online at www.acld.org.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VSchedule:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Flex)35 Hours