Licensed Practical Nurse​/LPN

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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPNType:

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. Requires graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program and current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.

RHA is Looking for an IDD Licensed Practical Nurse to Join our Team!!!!!!

Pay:
Starting at $35.00/hour based on experience

Sign on Bonus: $2,000

Monday - Friday 8a - 5p

Job 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

Job 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 CPRMust 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.#HPNURSEWhy 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.

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)
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