LPN: Daily Impact in IDD & Mental Health Care

RHA Health Services, LLC; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs (e

Training: Free CPR, first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time day shift (7a–7p) to provide professional care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges. You will support medication administration, health training, and coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team.

We offer Payactiv, employee perks, paid time off, health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, wellbeing programs, and free CPR/first aid training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 closet 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

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Current nursing license (no restrictions)

CPR Certification or eligible

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time day shift (7a–7p) to provide professional care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges. You will support medication administration, health training, and coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team.

We offer Payactiv, employee perks, paid time off, health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, wellbeing programs, and free CPR/first aid training.