License Practical Nurse / LPN

RHA Health Services, LLC•New Bern, NC

About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a nurse to provide professional care intended to prevent disease and maintain the health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health or substance use challenges. The position provides holistic healthcare oversight and monitoring, supporting people served in residential homes and working with staff at RHA offices. The job posting contains inconsistent role and credential descriptions: the listed title is “License Practical Nurse / LPN,” while much of the description refers to a Registered Nurse (RN) and specifies RN credentials and responsibilities. The posting says the role is regular and describes an opportunity to make a positive difference through person-centered care.

Requirements

The posting lists graduation from an accredited RN nursing program as required in one section; elsewhere it requires an associate’s degree in Nursing.
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 ability to recognize nonverbal communication.
Ability to work on nonstandard nursing assignments.
Physical ability to regularly lift 20 pounds, lift at least 40 pounds, pull at least 25 pounds, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, stoop, regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and regularly stand and walk.
Ability to demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, involving work 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.
Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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.
Review documentation collected by residential care employees.
Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure Direct Care Assistants monitor health and safety correctly in residential homes.
Serve on the safety committee.
Conduct nursing house assessments to ensure medications are stored according to state regulations.
Provide enhanced nursing services.
Provide health-related training to direct support staff and people supported.
Provide routine nursing assessments and help ensure preventive and routine medical appointments are scheduled.
Participate in each individual’s person-centered plan.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and regular performance feedback and coaching.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine, and pharmacy insurance.
Health Advocate service to assist with healthcare-related tasks and questions.
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 scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, wellness challenges and rewards, and health screening and wellness coaching events.
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.
Wellbeing programs addressing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.