School Nurse

The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.

Center for Developmental Disabilities Values:

• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
• Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.

Join a caring and supportive group of nurses in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities whose focus is on providing the highest quality nursing care by advocating, educating, and promoting optimal health.

Our work environment includes:

• School setting.
• Monday through Friday, set hours 8:30 AM - 3:40 PM.
• Supportive nursing team.

At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to DEI learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.

Some Job Responsibilities:

• Coordination of medical services.
• Assess patient's health status and develop individualized plans of nursing services.
• Monitor and document patient's condition and response to medications and treatments.
• Initial certification/annual recertification of Approved Medication Assistive Personnel.
• Educate staff, individuals and their families about health maintenance and prevention.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

The ideal candidate will have passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Job Qualifications:

• Valid NYS RN license
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.

Social Media:

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecenterfordd/?hl=en

No COVID Vaccine Required.

New Graduates Welcome!

We provide a robust benefit package and a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Stipend available if you would want to work with a larger caseload.

An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver license (Required)
• NYS RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person