Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Residential Services

The Arc of Ocean County•Brick, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Residential Services nursing team in Brick, New Jersey. This full-time position offers a different kind of nursing environment. You'll provide clinical care and healthcare coordination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while working closely with our nursing and residential teams. Rather than focusing only on a diagnosis or a single episode of care, you'll have the opportunity to become familiar with the individuals you support—their health needs, routines, preferences, and goals—and contribute to their continued health and well-being within their homes. Nursing in a Different Kind of Environment At The Arc of Ocean County, nursing takes place where the individuals we support live their everyday lives. You'll have the opportunity to build familiarity with the people receiving services and understand their healthcare needs within the larger context of their routines, preferences, independence, and quality of life. This environment allows you to combine your clinical skills with long-term relationships, healthcare coordination, advocacy, and person-centered support.

Requirements

Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Jersey.
Ability to provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate professionally with individuals receiving services, residential staff, families, healthcare providers, and agency leadership.
Valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing.
Ability to successfully complete required background screenings and agency onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and clinical support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Monitor individual health status and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
Provide treatments and other nursing interventions as ordered and within the scope of LPN practice.
Support medication administration and help ensure prescribed medication and treatment regimens are followed accurately.
Assist individuals in accessing appropriate medical services and follow-up care.
Promote health, safety, comfort, and overall well-being throughout the residential setting.
Assist with coordinating medical appointments, treatments, laboratory work, pharmacy needs, and other healthcare services.
Review and follow physician orders and established treatment plans.
Communicate relevant health information and changes in condition to the appropriate nursing and residential personnel.
Help ensure continuity of care following medical appointments, hospitalizations, or changes in treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and other members of each individual's interdisciplinary team.
Help maintain accurate medication and treatment documentation.
Monitor medication administration practices and identify concerns requiring nursing follow-up.
Reinforce proper medication procedures with residential staff.
Ensure physician orders and healthcare instructions are communicated and implemented appropriately.
Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Work collaboratively with Direct Support Professionals, Residence Managers, and other Residential Services employees.
Provide guidance regarding individual healthcare needs and established nursing protocols.
Reinforce health-related procedures and expectations with residential staff.
Assist staff in recognizing and appropriately reporting changes in an individual's health or condition.
Promote consistent communication between nursing and residential teams.