PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Days or Nights

About the role

We are hiring for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Days or Nights position in the Rome, GA region. This is a regular employment type with a compensation of $32/hr+ based on credentials and experience. There is no sign-on bonus or relocation package offered.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Fluent in American Sign Language for certain programs

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks

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

Schedule

This position can be scheduled as either 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am.

Pay

The pay rate is $32/hr+ based on credentials and experience.