Proactive Nurse Manager (RN)
About The Position
Arc Mercer is redefining what nursing looks like in residential IDD care — shifting from reactive, crisis-driven response to a proactive, risk-based clinical model that keeps people healthier, safer, and thriving in their homes. If you’re a high‑skill, high‑initiative Registered Nurse who loves autonomy, clinical complexity, and being the go-to expert for a team, this role puts you at the center of meaningful change. This isn’t traditional home care. This is clinical leadership, health strategy, and hands-on nursing excellence rolled into one. You’re not just responding to emergencies — you’re preventing them. You’re not just supporting staff — you’re elevating their clinical confidence. You’re not just managing care — you’re shaping a healthier future for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is perfect for an RN who thrives on: Autonomy, Clinical complexity, Teaching and coaching, Interdisciplinary teamwork, Seeing the impact of their work every single day.
Requirements
- Active RN license (New Jersey)
- ADN or BSN
- 2+ years of nursing experience (IDD, home health, community health, or case management preferred)
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Manage a dedicated caseload across Arc Mercer residential homes, tailoring visit frequency to individual acuity.
- Perform in-person nursing assessments, observe behavioral/physical changes, and escalate care early.
- Strategize with staff before appointments, prep documentation, and ensure closed-loop follow-through.
- Lead proactive monitoring for diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions, seizure disorders, and more.
- Own medication reconciliation, MAR accuracy, interaction monitoring, and medication error investigations.
- Coach DSPs and Residential Managers through real-time, on-site clinical education.
- Partner with Behavioral Services to identify medical causes behind behavioral changes.
- Participate in discharge planning, secure equipment, and ensure seamless home transitions.
- Join weekly interdisciplinary huddles to review trends, risks, and upcoming procedures.
- Track key health metrics, appointment completion, medication errors, and readmission trends.
Benefits
- 401(k): 5% employer contribution + 6% match (11% total)
- Comprehensive Medical & Dental
- Vision reimbursement up to $200
- Stable, fully staffed residential programs
- Opportunity to lead meaningful operational transformation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
