IDD Nurse (RN) - Impactful Care & Sign-On Bonus

RHA Health Services, LLC; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training: Free CPR, first aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an RN to provide holistic nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings across multiple locations. You will assess health needs, coordinate preventive care, document care, and mentor licensed staff as needed.

Must hold a current RN license and communicate effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team and families. Join a team that values safety, quality of care, and community supports.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program.
• Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• BSN preferred, but not required.
• 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.

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.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support and address needs outside of regular scheduled hours.

Education

Registered Nurse License

BSN preferred

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an RN to provide holistic nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings across multiple locations. You will assess health needs, coordinate preventive care, document care, and mentor licensed staff as needed.

Must hold a current RN license and communicate effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team and families. Join a team that values safety, quality of care, and community supports.