Registered Nurse - Residential Per Diem

REGISTERED NURSE - RESIDENTIAL PER DIEM

Per Diem, $40.00-$44.00/hour

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About DDI: For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.

The Role: As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, promoting their well-being, and working with a team to provide necessary and proper medical care. This is truly a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

What You'll Do:

• Provides oversight and supervision to RN’s and LPN’s.


• Serves as medical liaison for IDT team, ensuring proper medical follow-up.


• Participates in IDT conferences, as required.


• Assesses injuries/accidents to ensure individuals receive proper medical care.


• Develops written nursing plan for each individual. Modifies nursing plan as necessary.


• Maintains medical records for each individual.


• Participates as appropriate in planning and implementation of training of DDI personnel.


• Accompanies individuals to medical appointments as assigned.


• Ensure proper medical follow-up through on call system.


• Ensures all medications are administered and stored as necessary.


• Attends monthly Nursing Meetings.


• Ensures compliance with OPWDD regulatory standards.


• Completes appropriate incident reporting paperwork as required.


• Liaison with family members regarding medical issues.


• Preparation of monthly Medication Administration Records.


• AMAP pourings, and supervision of AMAP’s.

What You Bring to the Role:

• N.Y. State Registered Nurse License required


• N.Y. State Driver’s License preferred


• Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations preferred


• Experience with ID/DD population preferred

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with employees and stakeholders


• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.


• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.


• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.


• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and paid agency holidays.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.


• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.


• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.


• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.


• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.


• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient


• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic


• A good communicator and team player


• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the DDI team!

When you join our team, you become part of the DDI Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the DDI Family. 

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.