IDD Facility Licensed Practical Nurse​/LPN

IDD Facility Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / 7pm-7am page is loaded## IDD Facility Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / 7pm-7amremote type:
On-site locations:
Mint Hill, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R55188
** We are hiring for:
** IDD Facility Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / 7pm-7am
** 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!  To provide professional care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care.
** Pay:
Depending on Experience
***
* Schedule:

Full-time / Rotating Weekends / 7p - 7a*
* ** 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
** 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 include: ability to regularly lift 20 pounds. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 pounds. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Must be able to communicate.
* 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.
** Pre-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 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
** contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the…