QA - Nurse-RN

Community Access Unlimited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Quality Assurance team in New Jersey. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality medical care for people served and guiding staff daily.

The RN will assess health needs, review records, train staff, and document issues while supporting program leaders to improve care and compliance. Travel between program sites in Union County is required.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN license.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort leading trainings and presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health needs of the people we serve and coordinate their medical care.
• Review medical records and medication practices at our programs.
• Train staff on each person's medical needs, and teach the people we serve about their own health.
• Document all medical and health issues thoroughly.
• Work with program leaders to keep programs running smoothly and improve care.
• Mentor and model best practices for program staff.
• Cooperate with any agency or state inspections or reviews.
• Take on other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Training & presentations

Microsoft Office

Education

New Jersey RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Health Quality Across Our Programs

At Community Access Unlimited (CAU), we support people with disabilities and at-risk youth in living full, independent lives, in homes of their own and as part of their communities.

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Quality Assurance team. You'll make sure the people we serve receive high-quality, well-coordinated medical care, and you'll train and guide the staff who support them every day.

Position at a Glance

Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Quality Assurance

Location: Union County, NJ (travel between program sites)

Pay: $40 per hour

Schedule: Flexible including some evenings and weekend as required

What You'll Do

• Assess the health needs of the people we serve and coordinate their medical care.
• Review medical records and medication practices at our programs.
• Train staff on each person's medical needs, and teach the people we serve about their own health.
• Document all medical and health issues thoroughly.
• Work with program leaders to keep programs running smoothly and improve care.
• Mentor and model best practices for program staff.
• Cooperate with any agency or state inspections or reviews.
• Take on other duties as needed.

What You Bring

• Current New Jersey RN license.
• 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort leading trainings and presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Car, valid driver's license, and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks (including fingerprinting) and a drug screening.

Why Join CAU

Since 1979, Community Access Unlimited has helped adults with disabilities and at-risk youth across New Jersey live full, independent lives. Today we support more than 5,000 individuals, and we're still growing.

• Purpose you can see. You'll help people stay healthy so they can keep living independently at home.
• A mission-driven culture. We put the people we serve first, which means we value inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Room to grow. Paid training, tuition assistance, and a tuition discount at Kean University (if eligible) help you build your career here.
• Competitive pay and benefits. Full-time staff receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more.

Ready to Lead With Care?

Community Access Unlimited is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.