IDD LPN – Day Shift in Group Home Care

RHA Health Services, LLC; Rome, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services in Rome, GA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) for day shifts in a group home setting. This onsite, full-time role offers a $32/hour base wage, 7am–7pm schedule with rotating weekends off, and a max patient caseload of four.

You will provide holistic nursing care, coordinate medical services, supervise unlicensed staff, and conduct health trainings in compliance with state regulations. CPR certification and LPN license required; driving may be needed.

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 be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families.
• Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work 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 related data, and report the health needs or the people we support to the registered nurse
• Coordinate preventative 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 in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations
• Conduct medication closest assessments
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned according to state regulations
• Observe for and report any abnormal health related 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 for the people supported

Skills

LPN License

CPR Certification

Effective Communication

Independence & Organization

Age 18+

Regulatory Credentials

Education

Licensed practical nurse program graduation

Job description

RHA Health Services in Rome, GA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) for day shifts in a group home setting. This onsite, full-time role offers a $32/hour base wage, 7am–7pm schedule with rotating weekends off, and a max patient caseload of four.

You will provide holistic nursing care, coordinate medical services, supervise unlicensed staff, and conduct health trainings in compliance with state regulations. CPR certification and LPN license required; driving may be needed.