Registered Nurse
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to join our autism treatment center. The RN will provide high-quality nursing care to children, adolescents, and/or adults with autism and related developmental needs. This role works closely with behavioral health professionals, therapists, caregivers, physicians, and families to promote each individual’s health, safety, independence, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide direct nursing care and health monitoring for individuals receiving autism treatment services.
· Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
· Monitor vital signs, health status, behavioral changes, and potential medical concerns.
· Develop and maintain individualized nursing care plans.
· Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency care when necessary.
· Communicate changes in health status with families, caregivers, physicians, and the treatment team.
· Collaborate with behavior analysts, therapists, educators, and other interdisciplinary team members.
· Support individuals with complex medical, developmental, sensory, and behavioral needs.
· Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medication records.
· Educate caregivers and staff regarding health, medication, first aid, infection prevention, and other nursing-related needs.
· Follow infection-control, safety, HIPAA, medication-administration, and other applicable standards.
· Participate in treatment-team meetings and contribute nursing expertise to individualized care planning.
· Provide compassionate, respectful care that recognizes each individual's strengths, preferences, communication style, and dignity.