We are hiring for:
IDD Facility Charge Nurse / RN / 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!
IDD Facility Charge Nurse RN or LPN / three (3) twelve (12) hours shifts weekly
Riverbend ICF - Children & Adults
Location: New Bern, NC (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $32 (depending on role and experience)
Incentives: $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered for PRN status. No relocation packaged offered.
Schedule: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Position Overview
As a LPN or RN 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 License Practical Nursing (LPN)
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
Compensation & Benefits
RHA Health Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:
Competitive compensation
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days of hire
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs (physical, emotional, and financial)
Early wage access through Payactiv
Employee discount and perks program
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including CPR and First Aid certification
Note: Benefits are not applicable to contract or contingent workers.
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Physical Demands And Work Environment:
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 3 0 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.
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