Office LPN

RHA Health Services, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing programs

CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, Knoxville office, is seeking an Office LPN for a regular full-time schedule from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The role provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care to individuals with IDD and mental health/substance use challenges under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support people in residential homes and vocational centers.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid state LPN certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administers and oversees specified medication processes and procedures.
• Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
• Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs.
• Observes person’s supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocates for individuals with IDD
• Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN

CPR

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Valid state LPN certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

We are hiring for: Office LPN 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! Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment to accomplish tasks in combination with clinical supervision from the registered nurse and direction from the Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 25 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. Pay: $28/hr Schedule: M-F 830am-5pm Location: Knoxville Office

Job Responsibilities

• Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administers and oversees specified medication processes and procedures.
• Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
• Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs.
• Observes person's supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocates for individuals with IDD
• Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to lift between 30 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
• 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. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. 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. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.