IDD LPN: Transform Lives with Compassionate Care

RHA Health Services, LLC; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing programs

Free CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Nurse (LPN) regular role in North Carolina. The position involves providing holistic nursing care to individuals with IDD, coordinating routine medical care, documenting care, and assisting with on-site clinics under clinical supervision.

Minimum qualifications include an accredited LPN program graduation, an active LPN license with no restrictions, CPR certification, and effective communication with the Interdisciplinary Team and families.

Qualifications

• Must graduate 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 and the people supported and their families.
• Must be able to work independently, be organized, and 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 data, and report health needs to the RN.
• 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 to ensure staff competency according to state regulations.
• Conduct medication closest assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations on unlicensed personnel performing health tasks.
• 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 develop community supports to promote health.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent worker

Organized

Prioritizes tasks

18+ years old

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

LPN license

CPR certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Nurse (LPN) regular role in North Carolina. The position involves providing holistic nursing care to individuals with IDD, coordinating routine medical care, documenting care, and assisting with on-site clinics under clinical supervision.

Minimum qualifications include an accredited LPN program graduation, an active LPN license with no restrictions, CPR certification, and effective communication with the Interdisciplinary Team and families.