Registered Nurse (RN) Positions at YAI in New York

Nurses are the heart of healthcare

Registered Nurses (RNs) are licensed healthcare professionals who have met requirements set by the State to provide and coordinate patient care. They provide hands-on care in clinical settings such as hospitals but also work in community-based settings such as schools and long-term residential homes.

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At YAI, RNs support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in residential programs and our affiliate schools. In this role, the people we support are more than just patients — RNs spend time getting to know them and providing appropriate care for people with I/DD. A highly autonomous role, working as an RN at YAI involves direct medical care, training staff in monitoring medical systems, and participating in management meetings.
While tasks of an RN differ by program and specialty, nurses at YAI have a mix of administrative tasks and direct care. Responsibilities include:
- Participating in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care, which entails:
  - Recording medical histories and symptoms
  - Administering medicine and treatments
  - Setting up plans of care
- Providing oversight and training of direct care staff in monitoring medical systems
- Participating in team meetings and providing medically related in-services to program staff
In YAI residential programs, registered nurses regularly engage with the people they provide services to, establishing long-term relationships. Unlike in a hospital, the people we support live in group homes for years, with the RN monitoring the health and medication of a set number of residents with I/DD. An important part of being an RN at YAI involves socializing and spending time with a group of people to understand their underlying medical conditions and provide suggestions for improved quality of life.
Qualifications vary from state to state, but in New York State (NYS) and at YAI, a NYS registered nurse license is required.

Preferred experience in one or more fields:
- Registered nurse experience
- Experience working with people with I/DD
- Experience working in nursing homes, assisted living sites, or rehabilitation centers
Yes, we have several incentives at YAI:
- Tuition Reimbursement – Candidate working toward their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) can receive $5,250 in tuition reimbursement annually. candidates with a BSN will have an additional 3k added to their base salary.
- Hire Rates – In addition to their NYS RN license, candidates with a BSN will have an additional $3,000 added to their base salary and candidates with an MSN will have an additional $5,000 added to their base salary.
- Bonus – If candidates remain employed with YAI for 36 months after getting their degree, they will get up to a $10,000 bonus.

Jennifer Rai

Registered Nurse

Before YAI, I worked at a hospital as an RN, but the job lacked a personal connection. People came in and, after a couple of days, were discharged. At YAI, it feels like I’m caring for family and that makes it so much more personal.