IDD Facility Charge Nurse / RN / LPN

RHA Health Services, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing programs

Chronic disease management

CPR, first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in New Bern, NC is hiring an IDD Facility Charge Nurse (RN or LPN) for on-site, full-time shifts. You will oversee health care for individuals with IDD, provide nursing assessments, and train unlicensed staff while coordinating with physicians and pharmacists.

The role offers a $32/hour compensation range (depends on role and experience) and a $6,000 sign-on bonus for PRN status, with a schedule from 6:30am to 7:00pm.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license.
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary teams, individuals served and families.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized and prioritize tasks.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with IDD.
• Observe, assess and evaluate health needs of individuals served.
• Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Educate individuals on monitoring health and medication administration.
• Administer medications and treatments or assist with self-administration.
• Schedule and maintain preventative and routine medical appointments.
• Conduct medication closet assessments.
• Perform quality checks on health-related tasks by unlicensed staff.
• Collect and document health-related data.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Monitor abnormal findings and report to physicians promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies and the IDT.
• Advocate for individuals and support community health.

Skills

Holistic nursing

Communication

Independent work

CPR certification

Education

LPN license

Job description

We are hiring for:

IDD Facility Charge Nurse / RN / LPN

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

IDD Facility Charge Nurse RN or LPN / three (3) twelve (12) hours shifts weekly

Riverbend ICF - Children & Adults

Location: New Bern, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $32 (depending on role and experience)

Incentives: $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered for PRN status. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: 6:30am - 7:00pm

Position Overview

As a LPN or RN with RHA, you will have the opportunity to practice holistic nursing while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. In this role, you will provide healthcare oversight and monitoring for the individuals we support, promoting their overall health, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the individuals we support

• Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel

• Educate individuals on how to monitor their own health and, when appropriate, provide medication administration training

• Administer medications and treatments, or assist individuals with self-administration

• Ensure preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled and maintained

• Conduct medication closet assessments

• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure unlicensed personnel are completing assigned health-related tasks accurately

• Collect and document health-related data

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments

• Monitor for and report abnormal findings to physicians in a timely manner

• Collaborate and communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)

• Advocate for individuals and assist in developing community supports to promote optimal health and independence

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited License Practical Nursing (LPN)

• Active, unrestricted nursing license

• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary team members, individuals served, and their families

• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and effectively prioritize tasks

• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification

Compensation & Benefits

RHA Health Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days of hire

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs (physical, emotional, and financial)

• Early wage access through Payactiv

• Employee discount and perks program

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including CPR and First Aid certification

Note: Benefits are not applicable to contract or contingent workers.

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Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 30lbs. and occasionally pull at least 50 lbs.

• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.

• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Must be 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.

• Must be able to talk and hear.

• Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs:For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

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.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• 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, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer 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 forhypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

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.