Chattanooga, TN

RHA Health Services, LLC•Chattanooga, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

RHA Health Services is seeking a positive and personable LPN PRN / License Practical Nurse to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This role involves providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. The LPN will rely on their knowledge, experience, and judgment, working under clinical supervision from a registered nurse and direction from the Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. RHA Health Services' mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes for the individuals they serve. For over 30 years, RHA has focused on the people they support, offering high-quality care across North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. The company is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, committed to the highest quality of care and fostering career growth and continued education for its employees.

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
Complete criminal background
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 employment history or references (if required)
Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals

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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