Registered Nurse/RN (Waiver)

Why Nurses Choose Arc of Acadiana

At Arc of Acadiana, nursing is about relationships, stability, and purpose—not rushed patient turnover or hospital chaos. Our Registered Nurses support individuals with disabilities across community and residential settings, where care is personal, teamwork matters, and your clinical judgment truly makes a difference.

This role offers a unique balance of clinical oversight and meaningful connection. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, support staff development, and ensure quality care without the demands of a fast-paced clinical environment.

Location: 6400 Hwy 90 W New Iberia, LA (Central Office)

Schedule: Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour paid lunch. Because our Waiver Program operates 24 hours a day, the RN must also be available for occasional after-hours calls and home visits before 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. to provide staff training.

What You’ll Do

As a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide clinical oversight and coordination of healthcare services while supporting participants and staff across the Waiver program.

Clinical Oversight & Participant Care

• Conduct initial participant visits in person, along with required annual visits and follow-ups after hospitalization.
• Monitor participant health status and respond to changes in condition.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and support participant health needs.

Medication Administration & Compliance

• Oversee medication administration practices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) and medication counts monthly.
• Address medication errors, discrepancies, or concerns promptly.
• Ensure all health-related services align with regulatory and organizational standards.

Training & Staff Support

• Train and support DSPs on medication administration and health-related tasks.
• Conduct and document annual competency assessments.
• Provide ongoing guidance to ensure staff are confident and competent in their roles.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Communicate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support participant care.
• Assist with coordination of medical appointments and follow-up care.
• Ensure required consents are obtained, including sending forms or facilitating verbal consent as appropriate.

Documentation & Resource Oversight

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Oversee ordering of medical supplies and medication refills.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation, visit schedules, and training requirements.