Nurses…what if your next career move could:
● Challenge the status quo: Be a pioneer in advocating for those whose voices are often unheard.
● Empower individuals: Offer support that helps Oregonians with intellectual/ developmental disabilities thrive and transform their lives.
● Reveal real impact: Experience firsthand the difference your work makes in real-time.
● Grow: Engage in a role that grows your skills and also contributes to your professional evolution.
What the role involves:
It focuses on helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthier, happier lives. Nurses in this field provide care throughout a person’s life, helping with assessments, treatment, and ongoing support. They collaborate closely with the person and their family/guardian or caregiver to ensure they get the right care and support they need. Care is person-centered around the individual’s holistic needs and creating the best environment for care. The role covers every part of a person’s well-being, including physical, emotional, and social needs.
Here are seven more reasons why you will love your new job:
● Make a tangible impact: Every day, you will directly contribute to improving the lives of individuals with I/DD, helping them live fuller, more independent lives.
● Long-term client relationships: Build deep, meaningful connections with clients and families over time.
● Fulfillment beyond the paycheck: You will feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction from seeing the long-term impact of your work.
● Work in underserved communities: Many I/DD roles allow you to provide critical care in areas where healthcare services are limited.
● A supportive, compassionate environment: You will work in environments focused on personal relationships and empowering individuals.
● Fight misconceptions: Help challenge stereotypes about individuals with disabilities and raise awareness of the capabilities and potential of this population.
● Human-centered care: Focus on holistic care, treating the individual as a whole, not just their medical needs.
This is more than a career…it is a chance to create a ripple effect of empowerment and transformation.
Apply now to discover how your advocacy can shape futures and be affected by the very change you help create.
