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Registered Nurse

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Two of these residences are certified by OPWDD, the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. The Registered Nurse will serve as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team. The Registered ...

Job Path

Registered Nurse

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Two of these residences are certified by OPWDD, the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. The Registered Nurse will serve as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team. The Registered ...

The-Arc-Westchester

NY · On-site

$57.86 - $67.50/hr

Experience with OPWDD Residential Programs. * Excellent organizational and communication skills. * Ability to keep track and follow medical recommendations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Pathways-Inc

RN

Corning, NY · On-site

$74 - $79/hr

... RN Regular Full-Time CORNING, NY, US 1 Attachments Salary Range: $74,160.00 To $79,310.00 Annually ... Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff and OPWDD AMAP's input for performance evaluations ...

Bond Health

Registered Nurse

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$95K/yr

... OPWDD, OMH, and DOH regulations. Qualifications -Current New York State RN license (unrestricted). -Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; background in IDD, behavioral health, crisis care, or ...

StateJobsNY

Registered Nurse 2 (Community)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$123K - $133K/yr

To respond to provider questions, the RN 2 will research and review applicable regulations, relevant OPWDD programmatic policies, and work collaboratively with OPWDD regional field office and OPWDD ...

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How much do opwdd rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for opwdd rn in the United States is $44.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $51.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an OPWDD RN?

An OPWDD RN is a Registered Nurse who works with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). These nurses provide healthcare services, conduct assessments, and coordinate medical care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Their responsibilities include developing care plans, administering medications, and educating staff and families about health-related issues. OPWDD RNs play a critical role in ensuring the well-being and quality of life for people with developmental disabilities in various residential and community settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OPWDD RN?

To thrive as an OPWDD RN (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Registered Nurse), you need a valid nursing license, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience in developmental disabilities care. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and OPWDD-specific protocols is crucial. Compassion, patience, and effective interpersonal communication are vital soft skills for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure safe, person-centered care and compliance with state regulations in specialized healthcare settings.

What are some typical challenges an OPWDD RN might face when working with individuals with developmental disabilities?

As an OPWDD RN, you may encounter challenges such as managing complex medical needs alongside behavioral health issues, ensuring clear communication with nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals, and adapting care plans to meet each person's unique needs. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams—including direct support professionals, therapists, and families—is crucial for providing holistic care. Flexibility, patience, and strong advocacy skills are important for addressing evolving medical and behavioral situations in a supportive, person-centered environment.

What is the difference between Opwdd Rn vs Direct Support Professional?

AspectOpwdd RnDirect Support Professional
CredentialsRegistered Nurse licenseHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHealthcare settings, clinics, hospitalsResidential facilities, community homes
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinicsState agencies, residential care facilities

Opwdd Rns are licensed healthcare professionals providing medical care and assessments, often in clinical settings. Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with daily living in residential or community settings. While both roles support individuals with developmental disabilities, Opwdd Rns have advanced medical responsibilities and credentials, whereas Direct Support Professionals focus on daily support and assistance.

How to become an Opwdd RN?

To become an OPWDD registered nurse (RN), candidates typically need to hold an active New York State RN license, complete relevant healthcare training, and often gain experience in mental health or developmental disabilities settings. Additional certifications such as CPR and first aid may be required, and familiarity with OPWDD policies and procedures is beneficial.
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Infographic showing various Opwdd Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,525 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Registered Nurse

Job Path

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Path supports people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life.
Job Path is seeking a Registered Nurse who will provide medical oversight to five people with disabilities who live across three residential locations. Two of these residences are certified by OPWDD, the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. The Registered Nurse will serve as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team.
The Registered Nurse will make weekly visits to residences in Forest Hills, Astoria, and East Harlem and will collaborate with managerial and direct support professionals in those locations. 
The schedule for this role is a flexible 4-8 hours per week and requires 24/7 on-call access to assist and advise staff through emergency situations. Hours may increase depending on the needs of the people we support.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:
Ongoing:
  • Develop a Nursing Care Plan for each individual and ensure the plan is reviewed and revised as needed with, complying with OPWDD policies and procedures that are related to the Rights, Care, Treatment, and Protection of all individuals
  • Collaboration with the person and their circle of support, which includes the Senior Director, Director, Medical Coordinator, Coordinator and may include family members, to ensure high quality and holistic care
  • Ensure that the medical needs of the individuals are addressed by working with physician(s) as appropriate. Follow through with the provision of nursing care by monitoring nursing and related services. 
  • Attend semi-annual Life Plan meetings to review Nursing Care Plan
During weekly visits: 
  • Maintaining case files; dispensing medication(s); monitoring vitals and performing other nursing services as deemed necessary. 
  • Review reports of weight, fluid intake, menses chart, behavior charts, and other significant symptoms/health-related occurrences weekly.
  • Responsible for participating in pre-admission and treatment team meetings.
  • Face-to-face contact with people we support at least on a monthly basis.
Staff Training and Oversight:
  • Collaborate with the managerial team that all staff are medically trained to meet the individual's needs by monitoring, training and evaluating all med-certified staff as per Job Path and OPWDD guidelines. This includes health/hygiene, infectious disease control/prevention, monitoring medical systems, and other related topics for staff development.
  • Oversee medication pourings for staff to receive AMAP certification, then conduct an annual review to maintain staff certifications
  • Participate in staff meetings as needed
During emergencies:
  • Provide 24-hour telephone triage on-call services. Responds to emergencies by assessing situations and directing interventions.
  • Identify, assess and report circumstances occurring at the time a person experiences a seizure, injury, illness, behavioral episode, and/or any other medical or emotional difficulty an individual may have and implements therapeutic interventions accordingly. 
Reports to: Senior Director of Supported Living, with day to day coordination with the Coordinator, Manager, or Director of Supported Living.
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in NYS
  • Meeting all education, testing and experiential requirements identified by the NYS Office of the Professions
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities a plus
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace
Benefits: 
  • Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit plan
  • Medical FSA plans
  • 403b retirement account 
Rate of Pay: $51.27-$61.27/hr, depending on level of experience in working within OPWDD certified agencies
To Apply:
Job Path 
Attn: Cerezmy Salcido
256 West 38th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. You must submit a resume AND cover letter to be considered for the position.
**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**
***Please be aware that Job Path requires all employees who use their personal cellular phones for work purposes to enroll in Job Path's Mobile Device Management system.***
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