RHA Health Services, LLC
LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / IDD
RHA Health Services, LLC, Sparta, New Jersey, United States
Job Title
LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse / IDD
Location Boonton Township, NJ
Type Regular
Compensation Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour
Schedule Flexible. Part Time: 20 hours per week
Reports To Regional Nursing Director
Job Responsibilities
Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Observe and assist with gathering health‑related data, and report health needs of the people we support to the registered nurse
Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported
Document nursing care provided
Assist physicians with on‑site medical clinics where applicable
Provide health‑related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations
Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations
Conduct medication closest assessments
Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health‑related tasks as assigned according to state regulations
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
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
Possess credentials required by Federal or State law.
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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
Pre-employment Screening
Complete criminal background check.
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.
Benefits
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. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. 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.
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Location Boonton Township, NJ
Type Regular
Compensation Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour
Schedule Flexible. Part Time: 20 hours per week
Reports To Regional Nursing Director
Job Responsibilities
Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Observe and assist with gathering health‑related data, and report health needs of the people we support to the registered nurse
Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported
Document nursing care provided
Assist physicians with on‑site medical clinics where applicable
Provide health‑related trainings to unlicensed personnel according to state regulations
Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency according to state regulations
Conduct medication closest assessments
Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health‑related tasks as assigned according to state regulations
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
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited licensed nurse program.
Current LPN license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
Current CPR Certification or eligibility to certify for CPR.
Possess credentials required by Federal or State law.
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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.
Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
Pre-employment Screening
Complete criminal background check.
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.
Benefits
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. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. 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.
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