Licensed Practical Nurse​/LPN​/Nights

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / Full-time / Nights

We are hiring for:
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / Full-time / Nights at RHA Health Services, LLC

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!

• 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

• 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

Pay: 32.00

Schedule:

LPN Full-time 8p-8a with rotating weekends

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Must be able to pull a 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
• Must be able to talk and hear

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on protected categories. Pre-employment screening includes: criminal background, name checks in registries, drug testing, education verification and other credentialing, and references. Positions that require driving may require proof of driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid Time Off (full-time)
• Health/Insurance (full-time)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs:
  Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any benefits

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, we serve in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Individual and Family Services

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