Registered Nurse - Special Needs Unit

The Special Needs Unit is a highly specialized program serving youth ages 8–17 with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, congenital conditions, and co‑occurring psychiatric needs. The RN in this unit plays a critical role in providing trauma‑informed, sensory‑aware, developmentally appropriate care while ensuring safety, emotional regulation, and individualized support for each patient.

This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about neurodiversity, behavioral health, and working within a structured, team‑driven environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses/re-assesses by collecting and analyzing data through a systematic process of interaction with patients, guardians, and the appropriate health care providers regarding the patient’s physical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, and anticipated discharge needs.


• Ability to perform suicide assessments a...