Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Night Shift

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift
## Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Rome, GAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R63184
** We are hiring for:
** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift
** 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!  
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* Location:

** Rome, GA (onsite, group home setting)
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
** Compensation:** $32/hr
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* Incentives:

** No sign on bonus. No relocation packaged offered.
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* Schedule:

** 7pm - 7am, rotating weekends off  
** Max Patient Caseload:
** 4 total
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* 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
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** 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
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
* Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
* Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
* Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
* Must be able to talk and hear.
* ** Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs:
For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
**** 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…