License Practical Nurse / LPN

RHA Health Services•New Bern, NC

About The Position

RHA Health Services seeks a positive, personable nurse to provide professional care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health or substance use challenges. The role focuses on preventing disease, maintaining health, providing healthcare oversight and monitoring, and supporting people through a holistic, person-centered approach. The nurse interacts with staff at RHA offices and in residential homes and participates in individuals’ person-centered plans to support their goals and well-being. The posting identifies the position as regular and describes duties and requirements for a Registered Nurse, while the listed job title is Licensed Practical Nurse. It specifies an associate’s degree in Nursing and valid state RN certification among the RN requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program (as stated in the posting’s education, licensure, and experience section).
Associate’s degree in Nursing required for the RN role.
Valid state RN 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.
Excellent listening and communication skills, including the ability to recognize nonverbal communication.
Physical ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, stoop, regularly stand and walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, involving working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
Interest in holistic nursing and nonstandard nursing assignments.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs and conditions of the people served.
Teach people served to monitor their health and take medication as appropriate.
Provide health-related training to staff and people supported, including direct support staff.
Provide routine nursing assessments and enhanced nursing services.
Help ensure preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled.
Review documentation collected by residential care employees.
Conduct quality assurance checks and observations to ensure Direct Care Assistants correctly monitor health and safety in residential homes.
Serve on the safety committee.
Conduct nursing house assessments to ensure medications are stored according to state regulations.
Participate in each individual’s person-centered plan.
Interact with staff at RHA offices and in residential homes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and regular performance feedback and coaching.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and pharmacy insurance, and Health Advocate service for full-time employees.
Free diabetic medication and supplies.
401(k) retirement savings program.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance.
Wellness programs, including company-paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, wellness challenges and rewards, annual health screening, and wellness coaching.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine-free employees.
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training.
Tuition reimbursement for additional education and professional certifications.
Payactiv early access to earned wages.
Employee perks and discount program.
Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.