LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / $6,000 Sign on Bonus Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / $6,000 Sign on Bonus LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / $6,000 Sign on Bonus locations
La Grange, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 26 Days Ago
job requisition id
R49271
We are hiring for:
LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / $6,000 Sign on Bonus

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! 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 options

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
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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
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Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
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.
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