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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $35.75/hr

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $35.75/hr

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $35.75/hr

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $35.75/hr

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $35.75/hr

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abilene, TX · On-site

$26.50 - $35.75/hr

Ready for your next opportunity in healthcare? Looking for compassionate, dependable LVNs to join a dedicated team serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require ...

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How much do developmental disabilities nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for developmental disabilities nurse in the United States is $38.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a developmental disabilities nurse?

Developmental Disabilities Nurses are specialized registered nurses who provide care, support, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They work in a variety of settings such as group homes, schools, community organizations, and healthcare facilities. Their responsibilities include assessing health needs, developing care plans, administering medication, educating patients and families, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. These nurses play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and promoting independence for people with developmental disabilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a developmental disabilities nurse?

To thrive as a Developmental Disabilities Nurse, you need specialized knowledge in developmental and intellectual disabilities, a valid RN or LPN license, and experience in individualized care planning. Familiarity with assistive technology, behavioral health documentation systems, and relevant certifications such as CDDN (Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse) is often required. Compassion, patience, strong advocacy, and excellent interpersonal skills help build trust and provide effective support for individuals and their families. These skills are vital to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care and to promote the health, independence, and dignity of people with developmental disabilities.

What are some typical challenges faced by developmental disabilities nurses, and how can they prepare for them?

Developmental Disabilities Nurses often encounter challenges such as communicating effectively with clients who have varying levels of verbal and non-verbal skills, managing complex medical and behavioral needs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. To prepare, nurses should develop strong communication and observation skills, stay informed about best practices in behavioral health, and build resilience for navigating emotionally demanding situations. Ongoing training, mentorship, and collaboration with social workers, therapists, and families are key to providing holistic and effective care in this role.

What is the difference between Developmental Disabilities Nurse vs Pediatric Nurse?

AspectDevelopmental Disabilities NursePediatric Nurse
CredentialsRN license, specialized training in developmental disabilitiesRN license, pediatric care training
Work EnvironmentCommunity clinics, schools, residential facilitiesHospitals, pediatric clinics, schools
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers serving individuals with developmental disabilitiesHospitals, pediatric practices, schools
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Developmental Disabilities Nurses and Pediatric Nurses both require RN licensure and serve vulnerable populations. While Developmental Disabilities Nurses focus on individuals with developmental challenges in community and residential settings, Pediatric Nurses specialize in caring for children in hospitals and clinics. Both roles are essential in healthcare, but they differ in patient age groups and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Developmental Disabilities Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,071 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Residential Counselor - Developmental Disabilities

Lincoln, MA • On-site

The Edinburg Center, Inc.
Human Resource Programs Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$20.20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Edinburg center is looking for Residential Counselors / Direct Care for people with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
$20.20 PER HOUR
What You Will Do:
As a Residential Counselors/Direct Care employee, you'll provide much needed care and attention to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to attend a paid house meetings EVERY Tuesday from 1pm-3pm is required for most of our schedules.
Who We Are:
A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we're not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too! We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!
At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.
What We Offer:
We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including; health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short and long term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.
We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.
Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.

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