A Long Island nonprofit services agency is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing team at one of their residential facilities in Suffolk County.

About the Opportunity:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• 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