Unity House of Cayuga County·City of Ithaca, New York
Provide nursing support and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and observing Direct Support Professionals during medication passes.
**Monday - Friday days, NO evenings, weekends, holidays or mandated shifts!
Entry level nurses welcome!
A career with a cause At Unity House, we're dedicated to supporting people with disabilities.
That's why we're dedicated to our employees.
At Unity House, you'll empower people to learn, grow and thrive.
In turn, Unity House will empower you with: Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life Time Off - generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Peace of mind - 401k contributions matched up to 3.5% Wellness - free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities So much more - more details on benefits here Our mission To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability.
This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.
Our vision All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community Our values Respect, Honesty, Integrity
Current, valid NYS RN License. Current valid CPR. Experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) preferred. Case management experience preferred. Evidence of understanding and empathy for I/DD population. Additional requirements include demonstrated extraordinary interpersonal, communication, organizational and computer skills including web-based platforms. Must possess assessment/evaluation skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a multi-task environment both independently and as a team demonstrating flexibility. NYS Driver's License in accordance with regulations and organization policies, practices, and procedures required. Travel during shift among sites required to complete job duties. Monday-Friday, Day Shift, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS, NO ON-CALL and NO MANDATED SHIFTS! There may be some occasional evening hours to observe Direct Support Professionals complete a med pass; however, the nurse schedules these and therefore can flex hours to ensure tasks are completed.
Must hold a valid NYS RN license, CPR certification, and a valid NYS Driver's License. Experience with the I/DD population and case management is preferred.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
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