Nurse / PRN / Eastern NC

**Benefits**This position is **not** benefits eligible**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Graduate from an accredited school of nursing* Must meet education, experience, and licensure/certification requirements as specified by the service being provided.* At least 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in a setting serving individuals with disabilities.* Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the assigned state or have a compact nursing license.* Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, individuals supported, and their families.* Ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize tasks.* Current CPR certification or eligibility to obtain certification.* Maintain licensure, certifications, and complete all required annual competent**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals with IDD, focusing on holistic health approaches.* Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the individuals supported.* Coordinate preventative and routine medical care, and communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and medical suppliers as needed.* Document all nursing care provided in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.* Provide clinical oversight and supervision to unlicensed personnel.* Assist in educational and training programs as needed for unlicensed personnel.* Promote a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to safety and environmental best practices.* Assist physicians during on-site medical clinics when applicable.* Conduct medication pass observations and complete skill competency checklists on healthcare tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel.* Support individuals in monitoring their own health and, where possible, train them in self-medication administration.* Perform audits on medication administration and conduct medication storage assessments.* Conduct routine nursing assessments and report any abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare providers.* Perform quality assurance checks to ensure that health-related tasks assigned to unlicensed personnel are being executed correctly.* Advocate for the people supported, assisting in developing community resources to promote optimal health.* Other duties as assigned**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:*** Flexible schedules are available on a part-time, full-time, or as-needed basis.* The Travel Nurse pool will cover shifts across assigned locations with travel expenses covered as necessary.* Travel nurse assignments are temporary and work locations and hours may vary depending on availability.* Travel assignments will be reviewed every 90 days to determine ongoing needs and work locations.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.* Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.* Must be able to pull a minimum of 30 lbs.* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.* Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.* Required to regularly stand and walk.* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.* Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.* 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.At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. 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