We are hiring for:
Facility Licensed Practical Nurse / 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!
To provide professional care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care.
RHA is Looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to Join our Team!!!!!
Payrate: $29.00
Sign on Bonus: $2,500
- Bonus is for full-time employees and paid out according to the training schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide health-related training to the staff and people supported, provide routine nursing assessments, assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled, and be an active participant in each individual’s person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential.
- Interact with staff at the RHA office as well as in the residential homes.
- Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
- Administers specified medications. 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
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program
- Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
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