Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include medication storage assessments, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid RN license and at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.
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!
Location:
Milledgeville,
GA region
Employment
Type:
Full-time
Compensation: $38/hr+ (based on credentials and experience)
Incentives: $5,000 sign-on bonus available. No relocation packaged offered.
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.*
Job
Responsibilities: Provides 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's supported 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 Excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to provide quality services.
Job
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.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Wellbeing Programs
Employee Perks And Discount Program
Chronic Disease Management Programs
Free CPR Training
First Aid Training
Job-specific Training
Payactiv Early Access To Wages
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. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services 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. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.
