IDD Nurse (LPN)

RHA Health Services • Greensboro, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring an IDD Nurse (LPN) to provide 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 uses nursing knowledge, experience, and judgment, with clinical supervision and direction from a registered nurse and/or administrator. The position is regular and pays $30.00 per hour, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an on-call weekend rotation. This role reports to the Regional Nursing Director and has no supervisory responsibilities.

The nurse provides holistic care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, coordinates routine and preventive care, observes and reports health needs, documents care, and supports medical clinics and health-related training. The role also includes medication-related observations and assessments, quality assurance, communication with healthcare providers and the interdisciplinary team, and advocacy to promote optimal health and community supports.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited licensed nurse program, hold a current unrestricted LPN license, and have current CPR certification or be eligible to certify. The role requires effective communication, organization, independence, and the ability to prioritize tasks. Employees must meet physical demands that include lifting and carrying, frequent movement, and demonstrating CPR at floor level. Employees in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

Pre-employment screening includes criminal background checks, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements. Employment history or references may be requested. For positions requiring transportation of individuals, proof of a driver's license, insurance, and vehicle is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
• Possess credentials required by federal or state law.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, people supported, and their families.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize work tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate CPR from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear.
• For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).

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.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• 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