IDD Facility Nurse (RN)

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental,

Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking an outgoing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. You will provide healthcare oversight, monitor residents, and support holistic nursing care for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs.

The role offers hands-on nursing duties, collaboration with RHA staff, and opportunities to contribute to person-centered plans. Strong communication and CPR certification are essential, along with a valid LPN license and

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills are required.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (LPN track).
• Experience with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds and perform CPR after certification.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Remain calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide health-related training to staff and residents.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments and monitor health status.
• Schedule preventative and routine medical appointments.
• Contribute to each individual's person-centered plan and goal attainment.
• Interact with staff at the office and in residential homes.

Skills

Excellent listening

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Job description

We are hiring for: IDD Facility Nurse (RN) 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!

To provide professional care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Rate of Pay: $36.00-$38.00/hr

If you are a positive and personable Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a unique and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and watch them thrive?

Then join our clinical team at RHA Health Services!

We are seeking an outgoing and energetic Licensed Practical Nurse who wants to make a difference in the lives of others. As a nurse with RHA will have an opportunity to practice holistic nursing and to positively impact the lives of others by providing healthcare oversight and monitoring for the people we serve.

Job Responsibilities

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with RHA, you will provide health-related training to the staff and people supported, provide routine nursing assessments, assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled, and be an active participant in each individual's person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential. You will interact with staff at the RHA office as well as in the residential homes.

Additional responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse include:

• Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administers specified medications. Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
• Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs.
• Observes person's supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocates for individuals with IDD
• Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support

Requirements

Our ideal Licensed Practical Nurse has excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to work on nonstandard nursing assignments.

Additional requirements for the Licensed Practical Nurse include:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Benefits

As an LPN with RHA, you can expect a competitive market pay rate and an excellent benefits package to help you maintain a successful work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining a strong, dedicated workforce through innovative recruitment, comprehensive screening and competitive benefits and compensation programs.

Our leadership development and training is specifically designed to develop, retain and reward qualified and professional employees. Registered Nurses can pursue additional education and professional certifications through our tuition reimbursement program and move into supervisory and management roles in various areas of RHA.

The greatest benefit of a career at RHA is the difference you make in the lives of the people we serve. Our holistic person-centered approach, respected across North Carolina and throughout the Human Services industry, leads our employees to see the people we serve less as clients and more as friends.

Additional benefits for Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
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