LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / IDD
About The Position
We are hiring for: LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / IDD 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! Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to accomplish tasks in combination with clinical supervision from the registered nurse and direction from the Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. Requires graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program and current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing. Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour Schedule: Flexible Part Time: 20 hours per week REPORTS TO: Regional Nursing Director SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
