LPN / Full Time / Med Res / $5,000 Sign on Bonus Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Job Description:

We are hiring for:

LPN / Full Time / Med Res / $5,000 Sign on

BonusType:

RegularIf you are a positive and personable individuallooking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a realdifference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmentaldisabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance usechallenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Providesprescribed medical treatment and personal care and services topersons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocationalcenters at a single business location. Relies on knowledge,experience, and judgment to accomplish tasks in combination withclinical supervision from the registered nurse and direction fromthe Registered Nurse and/or Administrator. Requires graduation froman accredited licensed nurse program and current LPN license withno restrictions to practice nursing.

Pay:

$27.00/Hr.

Sign on

Bonus:

$5,000

Schedule:

8a – 8p rotating weekends

REPORTS TO

RegionalNursing Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has nosupervisory responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide holisticnursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmentaldisabilitiesObserve, assist with gathering health related data, andreport the health needs or the people we support to the registerednurseCoordinate preventative and routine medical care for peoplesupportedDocument nursing care providedAssist physicians withon-site medical clinics where applicableProvide health relatedtrainings to unlicensed personnel according to stateregulationsConduct medication pass observations in the home toensure staff competency according to state regulationsConductmedication closest assessmentsPerform quality assurance checks andobservations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing healthrelated tasks as assigned according to state regulationsObserve forand report any abnormal health related findings to thephysicianCommunicate with physicians, pharmacies, medicalsuppliers, and the Interdisciplinary TeamAdvocate for the peoplesupported and assist with developing community supports to promoteoptimal health for the people supported#

HPNURSEMINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited licensed nurseprogram.

Current LPN license with no restrictions to practicenursing.

Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify forCPR.Possess credentials required by Federal or State lawMust beable to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary TeamMembers, as well as the people supported and their families.

Must beable to work independently, be organized, and possess the abilityto prioritize work tasks.

Must be at least 18 years of age

PHYSICALDEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.

Mustbe able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Must be able to pull a minimumof 25 lbs.

Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, andstoop.

Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, orfeel objects, tools, or controls.

Required to regularly stand andwalk.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floorlevel requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing andlifting.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision,and peripheral vision.

Must be able to talk and hear.

RHA is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based onthe following protected categories: race, creed, color, nationalorigin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status,civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status,religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, geneticinformation, liability for service in the Armed Forces of theUnited States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

Completecriminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusionsdatabase, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individualswith Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verificationand other credentialing based on position requirements.

Proof ofemployment history or references (if required)Positions thatrequire driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, andvehicle, IF required for providing transportation forindividuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv:

early access to the money youve earned from hours youve alreadyworked, before payday!

Employee perks and discount program: to helpyou save money!

Paid Time Off (full-time employeesonly)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirementsavings program

Wellbeing Programs:

Physical, Emotional andFinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension anddiabetes (for qualifying employees)

Training:

Free CPR, first aid,and job-specific training opportunities•contract/contingent workersand interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEOStatement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, weprovide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who haveprotected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws,regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with adisability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate inthe application process, please contact our solutions center.

AboutRHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectualand developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance useneeds live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe andhealthy environment while creating opportunities for personaloutcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support haveremained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currentlyprovides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania,Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference inthe lives of people we serve and support apply to join the teamtoday.by Jobble