Position is located in St. Mary's Ohio 45885

A Developmental Disability Nurse (DDN) is a specialized Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides medical and behavioral care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Core Responsibilities Direct Clinical Care: Administering medications, managing medical equipment (like feedings tubes), and monitoring chronic conditions.

Case Management: Developing Individualized Service Plans (ISP"s) and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, including doctors, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists.

Communication Support: Interpreting the needs of non-verbal patients and training them on alternative communication methods.

Advocacy: Protecting the rights of patients and ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations in schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings.

Training & Oversight: Educating family members and supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSP"s) who assist with daily living tasks.