Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Weekend Nights

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Weekend Nights

Location: Trenton, TN (On-Site)

Employment Type: Part-time

Schedule: Saturday - Sunday, 8pm - 8am

Compensation: $30.42

Incentives: No sign-on bonus offered. No relocation package offered.

We are hiring for a positive and personable individual 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.
• 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 close 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.

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, the people supported, and their families.
• Ability to work independently, be organized, and prioritize work tasks.

Physical requirements include: ability to regularly lift 20 pounds; minimum 40 pounds; pull a minimum of 25 pounds; ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop; ability to stand and walk regularly; proficiency in CPR from floor level. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision. Must be able to communicate.

• Complete criminal background check.
• 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.

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• 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 extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

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, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.