IDD Facility Nurse Licensed practical nurses (LPN)

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Early wage access (Payactiv)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services seeks an LPN/RN for Riverbend ICF—Children & Adults in New Bern, NC. The role provides nursing oversight, promotes health, independence, and quality of life for individuals with IDD and mental health concerns.

Schedule is 6:30pm–7:00am, on-site, full-time with a competitive benefits package. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, medication administration, training unlicensed staff, and collaboration with physicians and IDT.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with IDD.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate health needs of individuals.
• Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Educate individuals on self-monitoring of health and medication administration training.
• Administer medications and treatments or assist with self-administration.
• Schedule and maintain preventative and routine medical appointments.
• Conduct medication closet assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks on health-related tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organized

CPR certification or willingness toobt

Education

LPN or RN program

Job description

IDD Facility Nurse Licensed practical nurses (LPN) – Regular

We are hiring for a positive and personable individual to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and those facing mental health and substance use challenges. Riverbend ICF – Children & Adults.

Location: New Bern, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $32 - $38 an hour (depending on role and experience)

Incentives: Sign-on bonus ranging $3,000 - $6,000 (depending on schedule status).

No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: 6:30pm – 7:00am

Position Overview

As an 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) OR Registered Nurse (RN) program.

• 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.

Additional Benefits

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 for hypertension 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 30 lbs. 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.

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.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support

At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.