Healthcare Support Specialist RN, Clinical

About the role

The Healthcare Support Specialist, Clinical Services at The Arc of Union County, Inc. implements and facilitates nursing service delivery strategies, collaborates with administration and external partners, and ensures each service recipient attains or maintains the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate nursing service delivery strategies approved by the Assistant Executive Director, Clinical Services.
• Collaborate with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, government agencies, and advocacy groups to develop, support, and coordinate care for service recipients.
• Provide nursing services to service recipients and develop preventive health services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring and documentation of residents’ health needs, identify emerging health needs, and provide appropriate guidance and interventions.
• Accountable for all assigned clinical aspects delivered across agency programs.
• Represent the interests of the agency in external interactions and administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (required).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (required).
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification for New Jersey (required).
• Developmental Disabilities Nurse (CDDN) certification (required after hire).
• Master’s‑prepared nurse (preferred).
• Two or more years of experience in a long‑term care setting with significant clinical experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of DDD, CMS, CARF, Adult Day Habilitation Certification standards, and other external regulations.
• Strong planning and communication skills; flexibility and sense of humor.
• Ability to thrive in an ever‑changing, fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license with an abstract not exceeding five points and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
• Successful completion of state/federal criminal background checks and Central Registry checks.

Physical Demands

• Regularly maintain stationary positions (standing and sitting) and move/traverse various environments.
• Kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms for extended periods; twist, squat, and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Drive a 6‑person passenger van and operate manual devices such as hydraulic lifts, wheelchair lifts, and vehicle doors.
• Use wrist and finger dexterity to access, key, and sort electronic information or file documents.
• View computer or electronic devices for extended periods.
• Apply agency‑trained crisis management verbal and physical techniques during emergencies.

ADA and Workplace Accommodations

This position may involve indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to weather elements, dirt, dust, unpleasant smells, loud noises, and occasional temperature fluctuations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided they do not create an undue hardship or direct threat to safety.