IDD Facility Nurse Licensed practical nurses (LPN), Tar River

RHA Health Services, LLC • Tar River, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a nurse to provide professional care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as people facing mental health and substance use challenges. The role focuses on preventing disease, maintaining health, and providing holistic nursing oversight and monitoring. The nurse works with staff in RHA offices and residential homes and supports individuals in reaching their potential through person-centered care.

The posting contains differing descriptions of the role and qualifications: its title identifies an LPN position, while much of the description refers to a Registered Nurse (RN) and specifies RN credentials. The stated pay rate is $32.00 per hour. The position is listed as regular.

Requirements

• The posting initially states graduation from an accredited RN nursing program; the RN requirements section specifies an associate's degree in Nursing.
• Valid state RN certification.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds, pull at least 25 pounds, and perform required CPR after certification.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, ability to recognize nonverbal communication, and willingness to take on nonstandard nursing assignments.
• Physical ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, stoop, regularly stand and walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Vision including close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide health-related training to staff and people supported.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments and observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs and conditions of people served.
• Help ensure preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled.
• Participate in each individual's person-centered plan.
• Teach people served to monitor their health and take medication as appropriate.
• Review documentation collected by residential care employees.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and observations to ensure Direct Care Assistants correctly monitor health and safety in residential homes.
• Serve on the safety committee.
• Conduct nursing house assessments to ensure medications are stored according to state regulations.
• Provide enhanced nursing services.
• Teach health-related topics to direct support staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and regular performance feedback and coaching.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine, and pharmacy insurance.
• Health Advocate service for assistance with finding doctors, scheduling appointments, estimating costs, answering medical and prescription questions, and resolving claims issues.
• Free diabetic medication and supplies.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance.
• Wellness programs, including company-paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, wellness challenges, and rewards.
• Free annual health screening and wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine-free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training.
• Tuition reimbursement for additional education and professional certifications.
• Payactiv early access to earned wages.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Wellbeing programs addressing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree