IDD Nurse (LPN)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Rome, GA is seeking a dedicated LPN to provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will support the RN, manage medications, and help maintain health routines.

This role requires LPN licensure, CPR, strong teamwork with the interdisciplinary team, and the ability to work part-time on site with physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice.
• CPR certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members and families.
• Must be able to perform required physical tasks including lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services.
• Administer medications and treatments or assist with medication administration.
• Assist with scheduling preventative and routine medical appointments.
• Observe for abnormal health findings and report to the physician.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for people supported and develop community supports to promote health.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

## IDD Nurse (LPN)Apply: On-site: Rome, GA: Part time: Posted Today: R63310**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.**Job Responsibilities:*** Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities* Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported* Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel* Administer medications and treatments or assist the person supported with medication administration* Assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled* Conduct medication closest assessments* Collect health related data* 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**Position Requirements:*** Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program* Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.* Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification* 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**Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:*** Regular required to lift 20 lbs.* Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.* Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.* Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.* Required to regularly stand and walk.* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.* Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.**Why Should You Apply?*** Ability to help others and make a difference* Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.* On-the-job training will be provided to learn more about the health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.#RHANURSE**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.