Registered Nurse (Team Lead) - Day Shift

RHA Health Services, LLC; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and job-specific training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is looking for a Registered Nurse (Team Lead) for the La Grange, NC location. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $38/hr+, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus. In this role, you will practice holistic nursing and oversee the healthcare needs of individuals, ensuring their health and independence.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited RN program, possess an active nursing license, and demonstrate strong communication skills. RHA supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing them opportunities for improved quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license.
• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate health needs.
• Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program

Active, unrestricted nursing license

Job description

Registered Nurse (Team Lead) – Day Shift

Type: Regular
Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $38/hr+ (depending on role & experience)
Incentives: $6,000 sign‑on bonus for FT status only. No relocation package.
Schedule: 6:30am – 7:00pm

Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse Team Lead 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 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.
• Exception – 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.

Pre‑Employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check
• 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.

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

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.