IDD Nurse (LPN)

RHA Health Services•Fayetteville, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for: IDD Nurse (LPN) Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to accomplish tasks in combination with clinical supervision from the registered nurse and direction from the Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. Rate of Pay: $30.00/hour If you are a positive and personable Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a unique and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and watch them thrive, join our clinical team at RHA Health Services! We are seeking a friendly and passionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide basic routine preventative medical care to the people we serve. As a Licensed Practical Nurse with RHA, you will administer and monitor medications, conduct nursing assessments and participate in each individual’s person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential. As a Licensed Practical Nurse with RHA, you will provide for the ultimate safety and well-being of people supported. You will also perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure that Direct Care Assistants are correctly monitoring the health and safety of the people we serve. Licensed Practical Nurses ( LPN ) provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities by performing the following duties: Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported. Administers specified medications. Removes expired medications from circulation and access. Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs. Observes person's supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed. Advocates for individuals with IDD Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support.

Requirements

Requires a graduation from an accredited nursing program and an unencumbered nursing license.
Regular required to lift 20 lbs.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Can pick up on nonverbal communication.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply
Eager to provide quality services.

Responsibilities

Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
Administers specified medications.
Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs.
Observes person's supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
Advocates for individuals with IDD
Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support.
Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure that Direct Care Assistants are correctly monitoring the health and safety of the people we serve.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the legwork for employees
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and Wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities