Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - F/T Weekend

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing programs

CPR and first aid training

Job summary

00 RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time weekend position in Murfreesboro, TN. The role requires assisting with skilled nursing tasks for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, health monitoring, and training unlicensed staff. The position emphasizes independence, organization, and effective communication within the

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members and families.
• Must be able to work independently, be organized, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with IDD.
• Assist RN in delivering nursing services.
• Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Administer medications and assist with administration.
• Schedule preventative and routine medical appointments.
• Conduct medication closest assessments.
• Collect health-related data.
• Observe and report abnormal findings to physician.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for people supported and develop community supports.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Organization

Prioritization

Education

LPN program graduation

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring for:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - F/T Weekend Type:

Regular

Location: Murfreesboro, TN region (onsite)

Employment Type: Full time 32Hour

Compensation: $31.33/hr

Incentives: No sign-on bonus is being offered for PRN status. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 6am - 10pm

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

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 include:

• ability to regularly lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to communicate.

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.

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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 and 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.

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.