Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN Day or Nights

About the role

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN Day or Nights position at RHA Health Services. This is a regular, full-time role located in Knoxville, TN. The compensation is $32/hr+ depending on role and experience. There is no sign-on bonus or relocation package offered.

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 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

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 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
• Has vision requirements including close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Able to talk and hear (exception for deaf and hard of hearing programs)
• 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
• Has vision requirements including close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Able to talk and hear (exception for deaf and hard of hearing programs)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. RHA is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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

Pre-employment Screening

• 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

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.