IDD LPN - Day Shift at Group Home (Sign-On $6K)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training: CPR/First Aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) for day shifts, on-site in group home settings. The role is full-time with every other weekend, scheduled from 8am to 8pm, offering a $28/hr rate and a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include holistic nursing care, health data collection, coordinating care, documenting nursing activities, and staff training. CPR certification and an active LPN license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
• Possess credentials required by Federal or State law.
• Must communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families.
• Must be able to work independently, be organized, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assist with gathering health data, and report health needs to the registered nurse.
• Coordinate preventive and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health-related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations.
• Conduct medication pass observations to ensure staff competency.
• Conduct medication closest assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel perform health-related tasks as assigned.
• Observe for and report 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

LPN License

CPR Certification

Effective Communication

Independent Work

Education

Licensed practical nurse program

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) for day shifts, on-site in group home settings. The role is full-time with every other weekend, scheduled from 8am to 8pm, offering a $28/hr rate and a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include holistic nursing care, health data collection, coordinating care, documenting nursing activities, and staff training. CPR certification and an active LPN license are required.