We are hiring for:

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Location:

Greenville, 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!

To provide professional care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care.

RHA is Looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to Join our Team!

Payrate: $29.00

Sign on Bonus: $2,500

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

Job Responsibilities:

Provide health-related training to the staff and people supported, provide routine nursing assessments, assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled, and be an active participant in each individual's person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential.
Interact with staff at the RHA office as well as in the residential homes.
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

Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification
Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred
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
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

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.