Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Days
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
- Cook up preventative and routine medical care for people supported
- Document nursing care provided
- Aid 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
- Conduct 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
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
- Able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families
- Able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks
- Able to be at least 18 years of age
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
- Able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties
- Able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting
- Required vision including close, distance, and peripheral vision
- Able to talk and hear
- Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
About the Role
We are hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Days Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) 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!
Location
Location: Thomasville, GA (On-Site)
Employment Type
Type: Full-time
Compensation
Compensation: $32/hr
Incentives
Incentives: No sign-on bonus available. No relocation packaged offered.
Schedule
Schedule: 7am - 7pm
Benefits
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
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.
About RHA
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.