Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM

Full-Time $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 Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in IDT conferences as required.
• Serve as medical liaison for IDT team, ensuring proper medical follow up.
• Develop written plan for each person and modify as necessary.
• Maintain medical records for each individual.
• Participate as appropriate in planning and implementation of training of Brightway personnel.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments as assigned.
• Ensure all medications are administered and stored as necessary.
• Attend monthly nursing meetings, as required.
• Complete appropriate incident reporting paperwork, as required.
• Ensure individuals receive proper medical care.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD standards.
• Act as liaison with family members regarding medical issues.
• Prepare monthly Medication Administration Records.
• 24-hour on call as necessary. (Residential only)

What You Bring to the Role:

• N.Y. State Registered Nurse License required
• N.Y. State Driver’s License preferred
• Knowledge of OMRDD regulations preferred
• Experience with MR/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 Brightway.
• 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 Brightway team!

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

Brightway Living & Learning 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. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.