Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - P/T Days

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - P/T Days 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!

Please note: PRN and or PT associates who are extended an offer must be able to complete a required a new hire orientation, held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m for about 1 week total. Please apply only if you are able to attend and complete this mandatory training.

Location: Chattanooga, TN (onsite, group home setting)

Employment Type: Part-time, day shift

Compensation: $28/hr+ (DOE)

Incentives: No sign-on bonus offered. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: Varies based on business needs and specific group home, we are flexible.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Observe, assist with gathering health related data, and report the health needs or 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

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or other healthcare settings.
• Previous administrative, supervisory, case management, or clinical oversight experience preferred.
• This role focuses on nursing oversight and clinical support, not day-to-day bed side operations.
• Experience with quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, or accreditation processes preferred.
• Experience providing education and training to healthcare staff is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards, healthcare regulations, and quality improvement principles.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings professionally.
• Ability to analyze clinical data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel regularly to assigned service locations.

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

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.