Nurse (RN or LPN) - Day Shift

RHA Health Services, LLC; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages (Payactiv)

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in La Grange, NC, is hiring for a Nurse (RN or LPN) for the Day Shift. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $30 to $38 per hour and includes a $6,000 sign-on bonus. You will provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while promoting their overall health and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing license and strong communication skills, willing to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Apply to be part of a meaningful mission at RHA!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) program.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license.
• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary team members, individuals served, and their families.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the individuals we support.
• Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Educate individuals on how to monitor their own health.
• Administer medications and treatments, or assist individuals with self-administration.
• Ensure preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled and maintained.
• Conduct medication closet assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks.
• Collect and document health-related data.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Monitor for and report abnormal findings to physicians.
• Collaborate and communicate with healthcare teams.
• Advocate for individuals and assist in community supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Organizational skills

CPR Certification

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN or RN program

Active nursing license

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for: Nurse (RN or LPN) - Day Shift

Type: Regular

Bear Creek ICF - Children & Adults

Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $30 - $38 an hour (depending on role and experience)

Incentives: $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered for FT status only. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: 6:30am - 7:00pm

Position Overview

As a LPN or RN with RHA, you will have the opportunity to practice holistic nursing while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. In this role, you will provide healthcare oversight and monitoring for the individuals we support, promoting their overall health, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the individuals we support
• Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel
• Educate individuals on how to monitor their own health and, when appropriate, provide medication administration training
• Administer medications and treatments, or assist individuals with self-administration
• Ensure preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled and maintained
• Conduct medication closet assessments
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure unlicensed personnel are completing assigned health-related tasks accurately
• Collect and document health-related data
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments
• Monitor for and report abnormal findings to physicians in a timely manner
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Advocate for individuals and assist in developing community supports to promote optimal health and independence

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Active, unrestricted nursing license
• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary team members, individuals served, and their families
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and effectively prioritize tasks
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

EEO Statement

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on protected categories including race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex/gender, marital status, disability, and other protected statuses. Reasonable accommodation is provided to qualified employees where required by law.

Pre-employment Screening

• Complete criminal background
• Name checks in relevant 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)
• If required for transportation, proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle

Benefits

• 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

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 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.