Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

About the role

Join our outpatient Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program in Germantown, Philadelphia, where every day is an opportunity to support individuals on their journey to recovery. As a full-time LPN, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a mission-driven environment, helping clients achieve healthier, more stable lives through medication-assisted treatment and clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Administer/dispense methadone per State and Federal Guidelines
• Ensure adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction
• Ensure that the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed
• Assess client response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions
• Maintain all medical records including but not limited to individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor's orders, etc., as required
• Collect and prepare client specimens for point of care testing/external lab analysis
• Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications)

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program
• Current license as an LPN or RN in the Commonwealth of PA
• 1 year of nursing experience is required
• Minimum one (1) year experience with dispensing narcotic medication, preferably in substance abuse treatment including treatment of opioid dependence
• Current CPR certification

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with drawing labs, performing EKGs, wound care, and triage is preferred
• Experience with chemically dependent population is preferred

Pay

Earn $32.78 per hour in the full time, 36 hrs per week opportunity!

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.