IDD Nurse (RN)

RHA Health Services • Maiden, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a regular IDD Nurse (RN) to provide nursing oversight and general care to people with disabilities in residential homes, vocational centers, and/or schools. The nurse is responsible for nursing functions at multiple locations and relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to work with limited direction and supervision. The position reports to the Regional Nursing Director and has no supervisory responsibilities. The stated annual salary is $75,000, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges. It includes assessing and coordinating care, documenting services, supporting and training staff, overseeing medication and delegated health-related tasks, and collaborating with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and interdisciplinary team members. The nurse participates in on-call rotations to provide support outside regular scheduled hours.

The role requires an accredited registered nurse program graduation and an unrestricted, current RN license. A BSN is preferred but not required. Candidates must be at least 18, hold required credentials, communicate effectively, work independently, stay organized, prioritize tasks, and hold or be eligible to obtain current CPR certification. The work includes physical activities such as lifting, pulling, kneeling, crawling, climbing, standing, and walking. RHA conducts pre-employment screening, including background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nurse program.
• Hold a current registered nurse license with no restrictions on nursing practice.
• Possess credentials required by federal or state law.
• Communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team members, people supported, and their families.
• Be able to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize work tasks.
• Hold current CPR certification or be eligible to obtain certification.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
• Be able to 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 proficiency in CPR 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 talking and hearing are not required.
• Complete pre-employment criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle if required for transporting individuals.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of people supported.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care.
• Document nursing care provided.
• Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and medication technicians as deemed necessary.
• Assist with planning, conducting, and scheduling educational and training programs for new employees.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Teach medication administration to unlicensed personnel when permitted by state law.
• Conduct medication-pass observations in homes to assess staff competency.
• Complete skill competency checklists for delegated healthcare tasks.
• Teach people supported to monitor their health.
• Provide medication-administration training to people able to self-administer medications.
• Audit medication administration and conduct medication-closet assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel perform assigned health-related tasks.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments.
• Observe and report abnormal health-related findings to physicians.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for people supported and assist in developing community supports that promote optimal health.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support outside regular scheduled hours.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance and other insurance benefits 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