Licensed Practical Nurse

The Arc Mercer, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Mercer, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide Medical Support across designated residential homes and day programs in Mercer County, NJ. This role emphasizes hands-on nursing, proactive vitals monitoring, and coordination with the medical team to support individuals with IDD.

As a mobile clinical resource, you’ll document care, review orders, and assist with lab follow-ups, referrals, and medication procedures while collaborating with residential staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey LPN license required.
• Experience with IDD preferred.
• Background in residential/community health care.

Responsibilities

• Proactive vitals monitoring, weights, blood sugars, and other measures; escalate changes as needed.
• Provide enhanced clinical oversight to higher‑medical‑need homes and track labs, referrals, imaging, follow‑ups, and recommendations.
• Prepare individuals for medical visits with accurate histories, vitals, and updated medication lists.

Skills

IDD experience

Communication

Mobility

Education

New Jersey LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Support

Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 / hr

Status: Hourly

Category: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Administrator of Medical and Behavioral Services

Location: Mercer County, NJ

Who We Are

The Arc Mercer has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for over 70 years. We are recognized for operational excellence, strong leadership, and industry-leading low staff turnover. Our organization is committed to innovation, accountability, and building systems that ensure consistent, high-quality services across all programs.

About the Role

Arc Mercer is expanding its medical infrastructure with a new Medical Support LPN model designed to bring nursing closer to where people live, learn, and receive services. Instead of relying solely on a centralized Healthcare Center or traditional RN coverage, you’ll provide hands‑on clinical support across designated residential homes and day programs — especially those with higher medical needs.

You’ll work under the oversight of our designated medical provider and serve as a proactive clinical resource for staff, individuals, and leadership. This is steady, meaningful nursing focused on prevention, follow‑through, and early identification.

What You’ll Do

• Proactive Monitoring — Complete and track vitals, weights, blood sugars, and other ordered measurements. Identify changes from baseline and **escalate appropriately.**
• Medical Support — Provide enhanced clinical oversight to higher‑medical‑need homes. Track labs, referrals, imaging, follow‑ups, and outstanding recommendations.
• Appointment Preparation — Ensure individuals are clinically prepared for medical visits with accurate histories, vitals, medication lists, and relevant updates.
• Provider Follow‑Through — Review consultation notes, identify new orders, and help ensure labs, referrals, and medication changes are completed.
• Day Program Support — Provide nursing presence in designated day programs, respond to routine concerns, and coordinate with residential teams.
• Hospital/ER Follow-Up — Review discharge instructions, track new orders, and elevate unclear or concerning changes.
• Agency Triage — Respond to routine medical calls, provide guidance within scope, and determine when escalation is needed.
• Medication Support — Review new orders, identify discrepancies, reinforce medication procedures, and support improved eMAR/pharmacy workflows.
• Documentation & Tracking — Document vitals, observations, appointments, follow‑ups, and chronic‑condition monitoring within Arc’s systems.

What You Bring

• Current New Jersey LPN license
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Background in residential, community health, home care, primary care, or long‑term care
• Strong skills in chronic‑condition monitoring, vitals, medication terminology, and clinical documentation
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow‑through
• Comfort functioning as a mobile clinical resource rather than a traditional nursing‑station role

Why This Role Matters

You’ll help shift Arc Mercer’s medical model from reactive to proactive — catching issues early, strengthening follow‑through, and improving health outcomes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your work directly impacts safety, stability, and quality of life.

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

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