We are hiring for:
Administrative LPN
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!
Sign On Bonus: $2500
Location: Marietta, GA (onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
**This is an office-based position that supports our group home operations and requires routine visits to our residential homes. It is ideal for nurses seeking a more structured and steady-paced environment outside of traditional fast-paced hospital or SNF settings. Candidates with prior IDD and case management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.**
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Healthcare Coordination: Oversee and coordinate healthcare services for individuals with IDD, including scheduling appointments, coordinating with healthcare providers, and ensuring timely follow-up on medical recommendations.
- Medical Records Management: Maintain and update medical records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Ensure that all documentation is complete, timely, and accessible for audits or reviews.
- Compliance and Regulation: Ensure that all healthcare practices comply with Georgia state regulations and guidelines related to the care of individuals with IDD. Stay informed of changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Medication Management: Assist with medication administration and management, ensuring that all medications are administered according to prescribed guidelines and documented appropriately.
- Training and Support: Provide guidance and support to direct care staff on healthcare procedures, medication administration, and other relevant topics as outlined by the physician and/or RN. Ensure that all staff are knowledgeable and compliant with healthcare protocols under the supervision of an RN.
- Family and Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for families and other stakeholders regarding healthcare concerns. Provide updates on individuals’ health status and respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Crisis Management: Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate appropriate care, including contacting healthcare providers, documenting incidents, and following up on care plans.
- Administrative Duties: Assist with various administrative tasks, such as ordering medical supplies, maintaining healthcare logs, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in healthcare delivery and administrative processes, and work with the team to implement changes that enhance the quality of care and efficiency of operations.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies, management, and other stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) preferred.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, particularly those related to IDD care.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in medical record management systems and general office software.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Must be able to pull a minimum of 50 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.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: 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.
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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.
