Residential Nurse Manager
Job Summary
Position: Residential Nurse Manager
Compensation:$95000 - $110000 annually
Status:Full-Time
Category:Exempt
Reports to:Director or Administrator of Medical & Behavioral Services
Location:Mercer County NJ
What We Offer
- 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
Who We Are:
Arc Mercer is redefining what nursing looks like in residential IDD care shifting from reactive crisis-driven response to a proactive clinical model that keeps people healthier safer and thriving in their homes.
If youre a highinitiative 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 isnt traditional home care. This is clinical leadership health strategy and hands-on nursing excellence rolled into one.
Why RNs Choose Arc Mercer
- Predictable schedule
- Lowacuity relationshipbased nursing
- Fully staffed homes with strong DSP & Manager support
- Small geographic radius minimal driving
- Stable caseload youll get to know well
- Collaborative team: medical behavioral and administrative support
This is steady proactive nursing focused on wellness not crisis response.
What Youll Do
Youll support 610 community homes (about 2535 individuals) by providing routine health oversight:
- Daily wellness checks during home visits
- Monitoring chronic conditions
- Reviewing medications & MARs
- Coaching staff on simple health tasks
- Preparing individuals/staff for medical appointments
- Documenting health updates
- Communicating with families providers and internal teams
This is fieldbased community nursing with a consistent rhythm.
Key Responsibilities
- Health monitoring & earlychange detection
- Medication oversight & reconciliation
- Chronic disease support (diabetes hypertension seizures etc.)
- Appointment coordination & followthrough
- Staff training on practical health skills
- Collaboration with Behavioral Services
- Support during hospital/ER transitions
- Documentation & quality tracking
What You Bring
- Active NJ RN license
- ADN or BSN
- 2 years of nursing experience (community home care residential or IDD a plus)
- Strong assessment & communication skills
- Comfort working independently in the field
- Valid drivers license & reliable transportation
The Impact
Youll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities stay healthy safe and comfortable in the homes they love while enjoying a calm supportive nursing environment with predictable days and meaningful relationships.
Why Join Us At The Arc Mercer youll be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference. Join a supportive professional environment that values growth collaboration and the power of inclusion. Here youll have the opportunity to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential while building your own skills and career through ongoing training and development
If youre passionate about helping others thrive in the workplace and the community we invite you to bring your talents to our team. Together well create meaningful opportunities and make a lasting impact. Join us at The Arc Mercer-where every day is an opportunity to change lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status
Referral Notice: Please list any employee referrals directly in your application. To maintain a fair and compliant hiring process applicants and their contacts should not reach out to company leadership or managers regarding interviews or hiring decisions. All communication must go through Talent Acquisition.
Required Experience:
Manager