IDD Facility LPN: Make a Real Difference in Care

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement program

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services in Tennessee is seeking an IDD Facility Nurse (LPN) to provide professional care to service users, focusing on prevention and maintaining health. The role offers a pay rate of $30.42 per hour and requires coverage 8A-8P with every other weekend schedule.

The ideal candidate must have an accredited nursing program diploma, an active LPN license, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Must communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, and with people supported and families.
• Must be able to work independently, be organized, and prioritize work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Administer medications and treatments or assist with medication administration.
• Assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled.
• Conduct medication closest assessments.
• Collect health related data.
• Observe for and report any abnormal health 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.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

RHA Health Services in Tennessee is seeking an IDD Facility Nurse (LPN) to provide professional care to service users, focusing on prevention and maintaining health. The role offers a pay rate of $30.42 per hour and requires coverage 8A-8P with every other weekend schedule.

The ideal candidate must have an accredited nursing program diploma, an active LPN license, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.