As a Licensed Practical Nurse with RHA, you will provide health-related training to the staff and people supported, provide routine nursing assessments, assist with ensuring preventative and routine medical appointments are scheduled, and be an active participant in each individual's person-centered plan to help them reach their fullest potential. You will interact with staff at the RHA office as well as in the residential homes. Additional responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse include:

• Assists RN and professional staff in delivering quality nursing services to persons supported.
• Administers specified medications. Removes expired medications from circulation and access.
• Takes historical information and recordspersons' supportedvital signs.
• Observesperson's supportedmannerisms and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment as needed.
• Advocates for individuals with IDD.
• Participates as an intricate part of the interdisciplinary team for the people we support.

Our ideal Licensed Practical Nurse has excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to work on nonstandard nursing assignments. Additional requirements for the LPN include:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid state Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Ability to lift between20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification.