Anderson Center for Autism

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) who wants to do more than provide clinical services?

Would you like to use your expertise to make a meaningful, lasting impact optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism… and likewise enrich your own journey as well?
 
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide the dependable, person-centered nursing services that autistic students and residents need to thrive. In addition to providing clinical care like medication administration, responding to behavior and emotional developments, supporting daily living needs, and more, you’ll get to collaborate regularly with colleagues from various disciplines, interact with families and loved ones, and build stable, trusted relationships with the individuals we serve.

And as part of our team at Anderson, you will have a positive workplace environment that fosters ongoing growth and a high quality of life for our team members. Among other benefits, our nurses enjoy flexible scheduling with generous time between on-call responsibilities, extensive paid time off, retirement plans with employer match, and the chance to share a true sense of purpose in a community you can enjoy for years to come.

What You Will Do as a Registered Nurse (RN):

• You will monitor the health of autistic students and residents, responding to calls reporting changes in medical, behavioral, or emotional conditions, conducting timely assessments, and following issues through to resolution.
• You will clearly document assessments, actions taken, treatments, and outcomes, ensuring accurate dissemination of information to appropriate team members.
• You will notify physicians of changes in condition as needed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• You will share relevant information obtained through committees, clinical meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration with appropriate staff.
• You will identify medication‑related issues including side effects, adverse reactions, allergies, and lack of expected response, and will intervene appropriately, communicate findings, and document thoroughly.
• You will communicate student and resident health status updates to families and staff regarding medical issues, medication changes, and any related concerns as they occur.
• You will maintain sensitive, professional, clear, and compassionate communication that promotes shared understanding.
• You will be available as a clinical resource to answer questions and provide guidance to staff and families.
• You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders and agency standards.
• You will participate in medication training and oversight, including AMAP training and annual supervision of certified staff.
• You will adhere strictly to infection control practices, modeling and reinforcing universal precautions and acting as an educator for staff and students.
• You will participate in new employee orientation related to health services and infection control.
• You will maintain required immunizations, testing, and compliance documentation.
• You will collaborate openly with nursing colleagues and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care, listening actively for understanding as issues arise and conveying potential solutions/action steps with clarity.
• You will adhere to time, attendance, and scheduling practices in accordance with agency policy
• You will use your skills and knowledge to help us further our mission of optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• Compassion, integrity, patience, adaptability, and a desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, follow-through, and collaboration skills.
• Solid knowledge of autism, developmental disabilities, and delivering care in the context of sensory sensitivities.
• Alignment with our mission and values.
• A commitment to sharing knowledge with colleagues and family members in a timely, effective, empathetic manner.
• Dedication to ensuring that services related to your role are fully compliant.
• Ability to deliver clinical expertise with warmth and sensitivity.
• Additional Requirements:
• Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; must be in good standing. (Note: generous compensation provided for Developmental Disabilities Nursing certification).
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities preferred; comprehensive training provided for the right candidate
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required orientation, training, and professional qualifications.
• Fulfillment of all mandated reporting requirements, compliance with agency policies, and adherence to organizational protocols.

Anderson’s QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson’s mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $40.96 - $46.88 Hourly; Based on experience, education, and Developmental Disabilities certification.

We offer a flexible 8-hour workday with generous time between on-call responsibilities.

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.

Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you’ve envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you’ll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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