Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift
About the role
We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift position at RHA Health Services. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and those facing mental health and substance use challenges.
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
- Cookinate 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
- 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
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 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
- Must be able to talk and hear (exception for deaf and hard of hearing programs)
Skills
- Positive and personable demeanor
- Effective communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to perform physical tasks
Benefits
- 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)
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Schedule
7pm - 7am, rotating weekends off
Pay
$32/hr
Schedule
Rotating weekends off
Benefits
- 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
- Educational 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.
About RHA
RHA Health Services helps 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.
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.