ACENDA is an integrated health care organization dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential.

Overview: The Residential Nurse provides for the safety and security of adult clients within the residential setting by promoting a healthful and supportive environment.

Services: To provide for and deliver psychiatric and medical/health services to all clients within the Adult Residential Program.

To qualify for Residential Nurse you need to have the below minimum requirements and experience

• Minimum requirement is RN graduate of accredited National League of Nursing school- BA/BS Degree from accredited college or university or a related field.
• Possession of current N.J. RN license required.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

To be a successful Residential Nurse you must be able to do the following essential duties and responsibilities always:

• Functions within the agency's policies and procedures.
• Operates according to the program operations manual.
• Meets communication requirements as outlined in job expectations section below.
• Meets supervision requirements as outlined in job expectations section below.
• Meets program quality requirements as outlined in job expectations section below.
• Meets client interaction requirements as outlined in job expectations section below.

Residential Nurse Job Expectations

Communication Requirements

• Communicates programmatic or job-related concerns to supervisor and makes suggestions for improvement in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Communicates any performance concerns or training needs to the supervisor in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Conducts self in a professional manner that positively reflects the agency culture.
• Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication with referral sources and external customers.
• Is attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem solve

Supervision Requirements

• Meets with the supervisor in accordance with program and licensing requirements.
• Utilizes supervision effectively to address client related issues.
• Utilizes supervision effectively to address performance issues and concerns.
• Utilizes supervision effectively to explore professional development and training needs.

Program Quality Requirements

• Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, be dependable, reliable and work well independently.
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to set goals, analyze work develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
• Must regularly be able to see, speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.
• Assume an active role in agency events.

Client Interaction Requirements

• Provides culturally competent service delivery.
• Upholds ethical standards in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Effectively engages all client populations.
• Continually assesses clients' needs.
• Provides appropriate intervention strategies and adjusts services accordingly.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, be dependable, reliable and work well independently.
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
• Must regularly be able to see, speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.