IDD Facility Nurse (RN) or (LPN) - PRN
La Grange, North Carolina
You'll provide nursing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Unit and setting
- Bear Creek ICF · Intermediate Care Facility Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- License
- RN or LPN licenseactive, unrestricted nursing license
- Term
- Per DiemPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- active, unrestricted nursing license Active, unrestricted nursing license
- Certification
- current CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Education
- graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program Graduate of an accredited License Practical Nursing (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) program
- Also asks
- strong communication with interdisciplinary team, individuals served and their families Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary team members, individuals served, and their families
- Also asks
- works independently, stays organized and prioritizes tasks Ability to work independently, stay organized, and effectively prioritize tasks
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most North Carolina PRN postingsNorth Carolina PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 282 postings.
- Eligibility
- health insurance for full-time employees only Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- Eligibility
- medical, dental and vision insurance starts at 90 days of hire
Benefits
- Benefitscompetitive compensationCompetitive compensation
- Benefitspaid time offPaid Time Off (PTO)
- Benefitsmedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days of hire
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan401(k) retirement savings plan
- Benefitsemployee assistance and wellbeing programsEmployee assistance and wellbeing programs (physical, emotional, and financial)
- Benefitsearly wage access through PayactivEarly wage access through Payactiv
More benefits (5)
- Benefitsemployee discount and perks programEmployee discount and perks program
- BenefitsCPR and First Aid training and certificationOngoing training and professional development opportunities, including CPR and First Aid certification
- Benefitschronic disease management for hypertension and diabetes, for qualifying employeesChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees only, at 90 days of hire)
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Day to day
- medication and treatment administration, or helping people self-administer Administer medications and treatments, or assist individuals with self-administration
- Day to day
- medication closet assessments Conduct medication closet assessments
- Day to day
- health training for unlicensed staff Deliver health-related training to unlicensed personnel
- Day to day
- quality assurance checks on unlicensed staff's health tasks Perform quality assurance checks to ensure unlicensed personnel are completing assigned health-related tasks accurately
- Day to day
- educating individuals on how to monitor their own health and, when appropriate, providing medication administration training Educate individuals on how to monitor their own health and, when appropriate, provide medication administration training
- Day to day
- scheduling preventive and routine medical appointments Ensure preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled and maintained
- Day to day
- reporting abnormal findings to physicians in a timely manner Monitor for and report abnormal findings to physicians in a timely manner
- Day to day
- coordinating with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers and the IDT Collaborate and communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
- Details
- on-site work in La Grange, NC Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site)
- Details
- pre-employment drug testing Drug testing
- Details
- name checked against OIG exclusions, Child Abuse Registry and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registries Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- 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
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- We are hiring for
- IDD Facility Nurse (RN) or (LPN) - PRN
- 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!
Bear Creek ICF - Children & Adults
Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site)
Compensation
$30 - $38 an hour (depending on role and experience)
Schedule
PRN
Position Overview
As an 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) OR Registered Nurse (RN) program
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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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?
La Grange, NC
Living costs about 6% below the US average