IDD Nurse (LPN)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Discount program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking an IDD Nurse (LPN) to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential homes and vocational centers. The nurse will work under clinical supervision and report to the Regional Nursing Director.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license with no restrictions, CPR certification, and strong communication skills to collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Active LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, collect health data, and report needs to the RN.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided and update records.
• Assist physicians with on-site clinics and health trainings for staff.
• Conduct medication pass observations and closest assessments per state regulations.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure tasks are performed correctly.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and the inter-disciplinary team.
• Advocate for people supported and assist with community health supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Organized

Prioritization

Education

LPN program

Job description

IDD Nurse (LPN)### IDD Nurse (LPN)Apply: On-site: Greensboro, NC: Full time: Posted Today: R64938**We are hiring for:**IDD Nurse (LPN)**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! Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to accomplish tasks in combination with clinical supervision from the registered nurse and direction from the Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. Requires graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program and current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.**Rate of Pay: $30.00/hour****Sign On Bonus paid in increments. $6,000****Monday - Friday****On Call weekend rotation** **REPORTS TO:** Regional Nursing Director **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**This position has no supervisory responsibilities.**Job 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**MINIMUM 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 **PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.* Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.* Required to stand and walk for extended periods.* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.* Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.* Must be able to talk and hear.* **Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.** RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.**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.