IDD Nurse (LPN)
Trenton, Tennessee
You'll provide holistic nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Posted Oct 20
- Shift and hours
- 7PM to 7AM shifts · Nights, 7PM to 7AM Schedule: 7PM - 7AM with rotating weekends off
- Unit and setting
- Psych make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challengesPeople with IDD, mental health and substance use challenges
- License
- LPN license Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.Current nursing license with no restrictions
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current nursing license with no restrictions Current nursing license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
- Certification
- Current CPR certification, or eligibility to obtain it Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited licensed nurse program Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program
- Also asks
- Communicate well with team members, the people supported and their families Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families
- Also asks
- Work independently, stay organized and prioritize tasks Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks
- Also asks
- Lift at least 40 pounds Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Also asks
- Pull at least 25 pounds Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Also asks
- CPR proficiency from the floor level Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level.
- Also asks
- Close, distance and peripheral vision Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- Also asks
- Criminal background check Complete criminal background
- Also asks
- Drug test Drug testing
- Also asks
- Name checked against OIG exclusions, Child Abuse Registry and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsEarly access to earned pay through PayactivPayactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- BenefitsEmployee perks and discountsEmployee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
- BenefitsPaid time off, full-time onlyPaid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- BenefitsHealth insurance, full-time onlyHealth/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings401(k) retirement savings program
- BenefitsWellbeing programs: physical, emotional and financialWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
More benefits (9)
- BenefitsChronic disease programs for hypertension and diabetes, for qualifying employeesChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- BenefitsFree CPR, first aid and job-specific trainingTraining: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Payactiv early access to earned wages
- Employee perks and discount program
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Medication administration and treatments Administer medications and treatments or assist the person supported with medication administration
- Day to day
- Medication assessments Conduct medication closest assessments
- Day to day
- Health training for unlicensed staff Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel
- Day to day
- Reporting abnormal findings to physicians Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician
- Day to day
- Calling physicians, pharmacies and medical suppliers Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
- Hours stated
- 7PM - 7AM with rotating weekends off
- Weekends
- Rotating weekends off Schedule: 7PM - 7AM with rotating weekends off
- Details
- Contract workers and interns don't get these benefits *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on 00 RHA Health Services, LLC’s careers page.
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We are hiring for
IDD 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. Pay: $30.42
Schedule
7PM - 7AM with rotating weekends off
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.
Why Should You Apply? Ability to help others and make a difference Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.
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 EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer.
In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
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.
What's around it?
Trenton, TN
Living costs about 8% below the US average