LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / $6,000 Sign On Bonus

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Opportunity

We are hiring for: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a $6,000 sign on bonus

Type: Regular

Come join our team at RHA Health Services! 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.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated licensed professional nurse (LPN) to join our team. Come join our team and refine your ability to coordinate care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Many of our individuals are nonverbal or have limited communication, requiring LPN's to develop keen observational skills and collaborate closely with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams.

Pay: Depending on experience

Sign on bonus: $6,000

Schedule:

• 1st shift 7am - 7pm
• 2nd shift 7pm-7am
• Full and Part-Time Positions

Location: RHA Health Services, 5840 Greenwood Drive, La Grange, NC 28551

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported
• Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel
• Administer medications and treatments or assist the person supported with medication administration
• Assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled
• Conduct medication closest assessments
• Collect health related data
• 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

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program
• Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification
• 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

Physical requirements include: ability to regularly lift 20 pounds. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 pounds. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to communicate.

What RHA offers:

• Career Ladder: Structured opportunities for professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Opportunity to earn free continuing education credits
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Bereavement, PTO, and Holidays

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. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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 are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.