Registered Nurse

Join Our Team as a Residential Registered Nurse (RN)

Are you a nurse who believes healthcare is about more than medications and paperwork? At The Arc Lexington, our Residential Registered Nurses are more than clinicians - they are advocates, educators, and trusted partners who help people live healthier, more independent lives. In this role, you'll use your nursing expertise to support the well-being, dignity, and personal goals of people in our residential programs, ensuring care is thoughtful, coordinated, and truly person-centered.

What You'll Do

As a Residential RN at The Arc Lexington, you'll play a vital role in coordinating and overseeing healthcare services for people we support. You'll complete nursing assessments, provide direct care, and collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized health needs are met.

You'll also serve as a resource and mentor to LPNs and direct support staff, offering guidance, education, and support to promote safe practices and positive outcomes. Most importantly, you'll help people maintain their health, independence, and quality of life while respecting their choices and individuality.

Why Work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work for in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
• 2023 - 10 Best Workplaces for Diversity

What Can The Arc Lexington Offer You?

• Earn competitive wages that reflect your dedication and the meaningful work you do
• Enjoy generous Paid Time Off Because caring for others starts with caring for yourself
• Grow with us through paid training and continuous learning opportunities
• Benefit from a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package designed to support you and your family

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse, currently registered with the New York State Education Department
• Two years of experience in acute or long-term care preferred (new graduates welcome and supported)
• Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience or interest in supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• A commitment to person-centered care and advocacy

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you're looking for a nursing career where relationships matter, your voice is valued, and your work has lasting impact, we hope you'll join us at The Arc Lexington.

Apply Today!

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.