Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Day Shift
About The Position
We are hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Day Shift. This is a regular, full-time, office-based position that supports our group home operations and requires routine visits to our residential homes. It is ideal for nurses seeking a more structured and steady-paced environment outside of traditional fast-paced hospital or SNF settings. Candidates with prior IDD and case management experience are strongly encouraged to apply. RHA Health Services helps 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.
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
- Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families.
- Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Nice To Haves
- Prior IDD and case management experience
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs or the people we support 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 trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations
- Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations
- Conduct medication closest assessments
- Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned according to state regulations
- Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician
- Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
- Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
