What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Adelbrook?
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Join a Mission that Matters!
Help Build Futures Filled with Achievement, Dignity, Happiness, and Hope!
Are you a detail-oriented, dedicated professional who wants to make a real difference every day? At Ädelbrook, we’ve spent over 125 years empowering children, young adults, and adults with autism and developmental disabilities to live lives full of possibility. We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team—someone who is passionate about using their nursing expertise to support a mission-driven organization that changes lives.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to ensure financial strength, provide transparency, and help sustain programs that create safe, supportive environments where every person is valued and celebrated.
Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-6, Tuesday 8-4
What You’ll Do:
- Provide routine and emergency nursing care to youth and young adults within residential, educational, and clinical settings.
- Conduct nursing assessments and assist with physician evaluations.
- Carry out physician's orders regarding medications, treatments, and special diets.
- Administer medications, including controlled substances, and maintain accurate medication records.
- Monitor individual health status and maintain detailed documentation of observations, treatments, and incidents.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on health-related concerns and contribute to care planning.
- Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and ensure appropriate documentation and communication.
- Provide health education to staff and individuals served, including trainings on topics such as infection control, medication administration, and emergency response.
- Maintain and order first aid supplies and medical inventory for assigned programs.
- Participate in agency rounds, team meetings, and treatment planning.
- Respond to crises and medical emergencies, providing appropriate first aid or arranging for emergency services.
- Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply training techniques appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals served, staff, and others in the environment. Demonstrate competency in de-escalation strategies, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.
What You Bring:
- License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut (required)
- Experience: Minimum of three years nursing experience, preferably working with children and young adults with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Skills: Strong abilities in assessment, documentation, and care planning.
- Mindset: A strong commitment to supporting the mission and values of Ädelbrook
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We believe in investing in the people who power our mission. At Ädelbrook, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Pay – Fair, market-aligned salaries with opportunities to grow
- Affordable Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans that fit your needs
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Tax-free savings with employer contributions
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Plan – With employer matching to help you plan for the future
- Tuition Reimbursement – Advance your education and expand your career in finance
- Generous PTO – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays so you can rest and recharge
Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $42