PRN LPN: Transforming Holistic Care

RHA Health Services, LLC; Austin (TX); 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

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Austin to provide holistic nursing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and related healthcare needs. You will gather health data, coordinate preventive care, and document nursing interventions.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians on-site, training unlicensed staff per state regulations, and conducting medication pass observations to ensure staff competency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
• Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs or the people we support to the registered nurse
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported
• Document nursing care provided
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable
• Provide health related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations
• Conduct medication closest assessments
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned according to state regulations
• 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

Education

Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program

Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing

Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR

Credentials required by Federal or State law

Effective communication with Interdisciplinary Team

Ability to work independently, be organized, and prioritize tasks

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Austin to provide holistic nursing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and related healthcare needs. You will gather health data, coordinate preventive care, and document nursing interventions.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians on-site, training unlicensed staff per state regulations, and conducting medication pass observations to ensure staff competency.