IDD LPN – Office & Field Care, Mon–Fri

RHA Health Services, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) for an office-based, full-time role in Chattanooga, TN. The position involves daily office work with routine travel to residential group homes and on-site clinics between sites.

Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm; candidate must travel between group homes and provide holistic nursing care under supervision of the Regional Nursing Director. CPR certification and Tennessee licensure 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 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

Effective communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

LPN license

CPR certification or eligibility

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) for an office-based, full-time role in Chattanooga, TN. The position involves daily office work with routine travel to residential group homes and on-site clinics between sites.

Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm; candidate must travel between group homes and provide holistic nursing care under supervision of the Regional Nursing Director. CPR certification and Tennessee licensure required.