IDD Nurse; LPN

Position: IDD Nurse (LPN)
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IDD Nurse (LPN)
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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.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported

Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel

Administer medications and treatments or assist the person supported with medication administration

Assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled

Conduct medication closest assessments

Collect health related data 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

Position Requirements :

Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program

Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.

Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification

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

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:

Regular required to lift 20 lbs.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.

Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.

Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Why Should You Apply?

Ability to help others and make a difference

Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.

On-the-job training will be provided to learn more about the health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.#RHANURSEPre-employment screening:

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)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

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…