Weekend Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / IDD / La Grange NC

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Weekend Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / IDD / La Grange NC

Location:

La Grange, NC

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 offer a $5,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS

Pay: $29.00 an hour

Bonus: $5,000

Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.

Schedule: Weekends only

Job Responsibilities:

Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities by performing the following duties:
Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
Administers specified medications. Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs.
Observes person's supported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
Advocates for individuals with IDD
Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support.

Position Requirements:

New graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply
Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Flexible scheduling options are available.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Why Should You Apply?

Ability to help others and make a difference in lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and watch them thrive!
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.
Opportunities for on the job training and growth

#INDNURSE

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, and Tennessee.

Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.