PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Days

RHA Health Services • Rome, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for: PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Days 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! Please note: PRN associates who are extended an offer must be able to complete a required two-week new hire orientation, held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please apply only if you are able to attend and complete this mandatory training. Location: Rome, GA (onsite, group home setting) Employment Type: PRN (as needed, minimum of 2 shifts a month) Compensation: $32/hr Incentives: No sign on bonus. No relocation packaged offered. Schedule: 7am - 7pm, rotating weekends off Max Patient Caseload: 4 total

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

• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree