Licensed Pratical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

About the role

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at RHA Health Services. This is a regular, PRN type employment opportunity located in Hephzibah, GA. The compensation is $32/hr+ depending on role and experience. There is no sign-on bonus for PRN status 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
• Can talk and hear (except for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs)

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
• Can talk and hear (except for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs)

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include 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, possession of credentials required by Federal or State law, ability to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families, ability to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks, ability to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs., ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties, ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, ability to stand and walk for extended periods, ability to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting, vision requirements including close, distance, and peripheral vision, and ability to talk and hear (except for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs).

Skills

Skills required include communication, organization, prioritization, physical strength, and proficiency in CPR.

Benefits

RHA offers 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

Benefits

RHA offers 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

Schedule

The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Pay

The pay is $32/hr+ depending on role and experience.

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.