Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Day Shift
About The Position
We are hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Day Shift 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! Location: Sparta, NJ (onsite office based) Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $34/hr Incentives: No sign-on bonus is being offered at this time. No relocation packaged offered. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm This is an 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.
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
