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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - P/T Days or Nights

· Nashville, TN · 4 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time

About the role

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - P/T Days or Nights at RHA Health Services. This is a regular position located in Nashville, TN (On-Site).

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
  • 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 at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Able to 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
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision
  • Able to talk and hear

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)
  • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)

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.

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