IDD Nurse (LPN)

RHA Health Services • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The IDD Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment, personal care, and services to people with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. The role relies on nursing knowledge, experience, and judgment, with clinical supervision from and direction by a registered nurse and/or administrator. The position is regular and offers a rate of pay of $30.00 per hour and a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an on-call weekend rotation. The position reports to the Regional Nursing Director and has no supervisory responsibilities.

RHA Health Services supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health and substance use challenges. Its mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. RHA has provided services for over 30 years and operates in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Hold a current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Hold current CPR certification or be eligible to obtain CPR certification.
• Possess credentials required by federal or state law.
• Communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team members, people supported, and their families.
• Work independently, stay organized, and prioritize work tasks.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
• Squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Meet vision requirements for close, distance, and peripheral vision, and be able to talk and hear. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), and the talk-and-hear requirement does not apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assist with gathering health-related data, and report the health needs of people supported to the registered nurse.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations.
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations.
• Conduct medication closet assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel perform assigned health-related tasks according to state regulations.
• Observe and report abnormal health-related findings to the physician.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs for physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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