IDD Nurse (RN)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Georgia is seeking an IDD Nurse (RN) for a regular position. You will provide oversight and nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential homes, vocational centers, and schools, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to educate staff, supervise LPNs and med techs, document care, and participate in on-site clinics.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Credentials required by Federal or State law.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, people supported and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with IDs.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate health needs of people we support.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided and supervise LPNs/med techs as needed.
• Assist with educational and training programs for new employees.
• Promote safety and environmental practices in the workplace.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

We are hiring for: IDD Nurse (RN) Type: Regular

If 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 oversight and general nursing care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes, vocational centers and or schools. Responsible for all nursing functions at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision to accomplish responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided.
• Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary.
• Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows.
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency.
• Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks.
• Teach the people we serve to monitor their health.
• Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self-administer medications.
• Audits medication administration
• Conduct medication closest assessments
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments.
• Observe 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 registered nurse program BSN preferred, but not required.
• Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• 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.
• Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 30 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.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

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. #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 benefits

EEO 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.

Other Information

Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. RHA Health Services - Where Compassion Meets Career.