PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

We are hiring for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at RHA Health Services. This position is located in Ivey, GA (onsite - group home setting) and is available on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs or 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
• 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
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Able to talk and hear
• Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

Schedule

Schedule: Varies, 7am - 7pm OR 7pm - 7am

Pay

$32/hr+ (depending on role and experience)