Position Overview
Registered Nurse (IDD RN) - Day Shift
Full‑time, regular schedule. Monday- Friday, 8:30am‑5:00pm. Compensation: $38/hr+ based on credentials/experience. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000. No relocation package. This office‑based role supports group home operations and requires routine visits to residential homes in the Marietta,GA region.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support.
- Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
- Document nursing care provided.
- Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary.
- Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and develop performance improvement plans.
- Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Assist physicians with on‑site medical clinics where applicable.
- Provide health‑related training to unlicensed personnel.
- Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows.
- Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency.
- Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks.
- Teach the people we serve to monitor their health.
- Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self‑administer medications.
- Conduct medication closest assessments.
- Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health‑related tasks as assigned.
- Conduct routine nursing assessments.
- 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.
Qualifications & Licenses
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, with one (1) year experience in the human services field working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders.
- RN license.
- Valid driver’s license.
Other Requirements
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; ability to learn and navigate Electronic Medical Records and database applications for employee training.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, families, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in consumer treatment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess strong assessment skills, knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment.
- Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle may be required for positions that require driving.
Benefits
- Payactiv: early access to earned money before payday.
- Employee perks and discount program.
- Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
- Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Well‑being programs: physical, emotional, and financial chronic disease management programs for qualifying employees.
- Training: free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities (contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify).
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. 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.