Part-Time / Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

RHA Health Services, LLC • Trenton, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is 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. As a nurse with RHA, you will have the opportunity to practice holistic nursing and positively impact the lives of others by providing healthcare oversight and monitoring for the people we serve. The goal is to provide professional care aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
• Complete criminal background check
• Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide health-related training to the staff and people supported.
• Provide routine nursing assessments.
• Assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled.
• Be an active participant in each individual’s person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential.
• Interact with staff at the RHA office as well as in the residential homes.
• Assist RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administer specified medications.
• Remove expired medications from circulation and access.
• Take historical information and record persons' supported vital signs.
• Observe person's supported mannerisms and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocate for individuals with IDD.
• Participate as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree