IDD Registered Nurse / RN (rhahealthservices)

Job Description

We are hiring for:

IDD Registered Nurse / RN

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 Registered Nurse (RN) duties for a specific unit, and oversees nurses in additional units. The Regional Nurse assists in monitoring performance, providing direction, training, and leadership to the nurses in the units within their region. The Regional Nurse assists the Vice President of Nursing in interpreting company policies and regulations to all nursing personnel and assures compliance as well as analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of care and to best utilize staff and abilities. Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to persons with disabilities.

Pay: $78,000

Hours:

Registered Nurses (RN) provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities by performing the following duties:

• Assists professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Performs medications storage assessment. Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
• Takes historical information and records persons' supported vital signs. 
• Observes person'ssupported mannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.    
• Advocates for individuals with IDD
• Participates as a part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support

Our ideal Registered Nurse has excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to provide quality services.

Requirements:

• New graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply 
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Valid state RN license 
• 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      

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.