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Rising Ground, Inc.·New York
Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse provides care management for individuals with developmental disabilities and supervises staff regarding medical tasks. They are responsible for ensuring medical well-being, maintaining proper documentation, and participating in clinical team meetings.
Location: Bronx, New York
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs.
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually.
We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester.
Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.
Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.
The RN provides care management to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities under the OPWDD regulations. Supervision of Staff in regard to delegated nursing tasks such as but not limited to medication administration, medical care, participation in team meetings, education and training within scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Supervision for all staff providing medical support to Individuals withing the residential program.
Ensure effective medical care with proper documentation.
Ensure the medical well-being of the Individuals within a safe and clean environment.
Implement, monitor and supervise the Staff regarding trainings, delegated nursing tasks and AMAP staff.
24-hour telephone triage with a 30-minute response time as per OPWDD regulations.
Attends meetings as required: clinical meetings, nursing meetings, ISP meetings residentials staff meetings and other meetings as required.
Maintain HIPPA regulations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required qualifications
RN, prefer BSN, at least 1 year work experience.
Current NYS nursing license and BLS
OPWDD experience and knowledge
Ability to utilize nursing assessment skills in an autonomous environment.
Critical thinking skills necessary to monitor and analyze medical records, reports, triaging calls and supervision of Staff as needed.
Provides care in the homes of Individuals with developmental disabilities.
Full Time: 35 hours/week-5 days
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Candidates must hold a current NYS nursing license, BLS certification, and have at least one year of work experience. Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and the ability to work in-person in New York City are required.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in New York often reflect steady demand in settings serving people with developmental disabilities, especially where OPWDD experience is valued. These roles can be competitive because employers look for active NYS licensure, familiarity with the IDD population, and strong communication skills; First Aid and CPR are often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight direct OPWDD or IDD experience.