IDD Nurse (LPN)
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. 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 At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Requirements
- Requires a graduation from an accredited nursing program and an unencumbered nursing license.
- 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
- Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
- New graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply
Nice To Haves
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Can pick up on nonverbal communication
- Eager to provide quality services
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Administer and monitor medications, conduct nursing assessments and participate in each individual’s person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential.
- Provide for the ultimate safety and well-being of people supported.
- Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure that Direct Care Assistants are correctly monitoring the health and safety of the people we serve.
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive market pay rate
- Excellent benefits package
- Leadership development and training
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 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
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
