LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Role

RHA Health Services is seeking a positive and personable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use issues. The role focuses on preventing disease, maintaining good health, and delivering holistic nursing care within both office and residential settings.

Pay

$32.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide health‑related training to staff and the people supported.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments.
• Assist with scheduling preventative and routine medical appointments.
• Participate actively in each individual’s person‑centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential.
• Interact with staff at the RHA office and in residential homes.
• Assist RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administer specified medications.
• Remove expired medications from circulation and access.
• Take historical information and record supported persons’ vital signs.
• Observe supported persons’ mannerisms and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (if required for transportation).
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide CPR after certification.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Pre‑employment screening: criminal background check, 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).
• Proof of driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle if driving is required for providing transportation.

Benefits

• Payactiv – early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance coverage (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

About RHA Health Services

RHA Health Services supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use needs across North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. For over 30 years, the organization’s mission has been to provide a safe, healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.