Facility Based LPN - Part-time

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Facility Based LPN - Part-time

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!  

Performs nursing functions and care at a Therapeutic Facility Based Crisis Center including assessment, care and treatment of consumers at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA. This position relies on knowledge, experience and judgment with limited supervision and direction to provide quality services to crisis facility consumers. Our ideal LPN has excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to work on nonstandard nursing assignments. This position is a member of a team that provides consultative support, services, and treatments necessary to provide integrated care to adults with intellectual/developmental disability and co-occurring complex behavioral and/or mental health needs. Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to people in a facility-based crisis/non-hospital setting. All admissions are voluntary. No physical or chemical restraints. The average length of stay is 5-7 days, up to 30. This position requires an LPN. Experience with behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities preferred.

Why should you apply?

· Fulfillment in helping others increase independence and overall quality of life.

· Competitive hourly rate and phone stipend.

· Unbeatable company culture Where Human’s Bloom.

Part-time: 10-15 per week w/ oncall expectations

Job Responsibilities:

· Utilize your skills and expertise, current nursing assessment skills and knowledge of nursing principles to assess and monitor consumers with intellectual/developmental disability and co-occurring complex behavioral and/or mental health needs.

· Responding to crises on a timely basis in a therapeutic setting, as needed.

· Comply with Controlled Substances policy and procedures in maintaining accurate inventories and controlled logs, following appropriate guidelines for investigation of discrepancies.

· Monitor consumers and take appropriate action for side effects and adverse reactions to medications.

· Complete QA activities as requested and participate in the QA process.

· Communicate effectively and collaborate with multi-disciplinary team.

· Provide training for both internal and external stakeholders (some training to include nutrition and medication education).

On call availability

Requirement

• Active and current LPN Licensure in state of employment
• 2 years’ experience as a nurse working with behavioral health clients, preferred
• Working knowledge of psychoactive substance abuse, dependency and the principles and techniques based on best practices, commitment to the use of evidence based treatment and preventative methods
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required

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.