Nurse / Travel Temporary Pool / Southern PA

RHA Health Services • Glenside, PA

17d

About The Position

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! As a nurse with RHA will have an opportunity to practice holistic nursing and to positively impact the lives of others by providing healthcare oversight and monitoring for the people we serve. Looking for RNs and LPNs to join our travel float nurse pool. Covering Glenside, PA, and Philadelphia areas. Flexible schedules, part - time, full - time, and as - needed basis. Travel Float Nurse positions are temporary. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on the needs of the units and/or assigned locations. Flexible schedules, part - time, full - time, and as - needed basis. Nurses will cover shifts and schedules as needed at the units in their assigned locations. Travel expenses will be covered as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Must meet education, experience, and licensure/certification requirements as specified by the service being provided.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in a setting serving individuals with disabilities.
• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the assigned state or have a compact nursing license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, individuals supported, and their families.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize tasks.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and complete all required annual competent

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals with IDD, focusing on holistic health approaches.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the individuals supported.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care, and communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and medical suppliers as needed.
• Document all nursing care provided in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision to unlicensed personnel.
• Assist in educational and training programs as needed for unlicensed personnel.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to safety and environmental best practices.
• Assist physicians during on-site medical clinics when applicable.
• Conduct medication pass observations and complete skill competency checklists on healthcare tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel.
• Support individuals in monitoring their own health and, where possible, train them in self-medication administration.
• Perform audits on medication administration and conduct medication storage assessments.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments and report any abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare providers.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure that health-related tasks assigned to unlicensed personnel are being executed correctly.
• Advocate for the people supported, assisting in developing community resources to promote optimal health.
• Other duties as assigned

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed