Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Every Other Weekend 8p - 8a
About The Position
RHA Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health and substance use challenges. This is an on-site position in Trenton, Tennessee, with a schedule of every other Saturday and Sunday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The position is listed as full-time, regular, with compensation of $30.42. No sign-on bonus or relocation package is offered. The LPN provides holistic nursing care and assists the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services. The role includes administering medications and treatments, supporting medication administration, collecting health-related data, monitoring and reporting health findings, and coordinating with healthcare providers and the Interdisciplinary Team. The LPN also provides health-related training to unlicensed personnel and advocates for people supported by helping develop community supports that promote optimal health.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited licensed nurse program.
- Hold a current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
- Have current CPR certification or be eligible to obtain certification.
- Communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team members, people supported, and their families.
- Work independently, stay organized, and prioritize work tasks.
- Meet the stated physical and vision requirements, including lifting, pulling, standing, walking, and demonstrating CPR proficiency from floor level.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services to people supported.
- Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
- Administer medications and treatments or assist people supported with medication administration.
- Assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled.
- Conduct medication closet assessments.
- Collect health-related data.
- 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
