IDD Facility Nurse (RN)

RHA Health Services, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in New Bern, NC is seeking an on-site IDD Facility Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The role focuses on holistic care, health oversight, and staff training.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, scheduling preventive care, and contributing to each person’s person-centered plan.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and active license.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to perform CPR and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide health-related training to staff and people supported.
• Perform routine nursing assessments.
• Coordinate preventive and routine medical appointments.
• Contribute to each individual’s person-centered plan.

Skills

Communication

CPR

Lifting ability

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

## IDD Facility Nurse (RN)Apply: On-site: New Bern, NC: Full time: Posted Today: R61872**We are hiring for:**IDD Facility Nurse (RN)**Type:**RegularIf 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**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 • Offering free diabetic medication and supplies • 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo • Paid Time Off • Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance • Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year. • Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event. • Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees. • Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities • Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve**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 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 benefitsEEO 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 apply to join the team today.