Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Days
About the role
We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Days position at RHA Health Services. This is a regular full-time role located in Rome, GA, with onsite and group home settings. The position offers competitive compensation at $32/hr.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs of the people we support to the registered nurse
- Cookout preventative and routine medical care for people supported
- Document nursing care provided
- Aid physicians with on-site medical clinics
- Train unlicensed personnel according to state regulations
- Conduct medication pass observations and closest assessments
- Conduct quality assurance checks and observations
- Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
- Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports
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
- Effective communication skills with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families
- Ability to work independently, be organized, and prioritize work tasks
- At least 18 years of age
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs., occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
- Squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties
- Use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Proficiency in CPR from floor level
- Vision requirements including close, distance, and peripheral vision
- Ability to talk and hear (exception for deaf and hard of hearing programs)
Benefits
- Payactiv: early access to earned money 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)
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Pre-employment Screening
- 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)
- Driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle proof (if required for providing transportation for individuals)
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. 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.