Licensed Practical Nurse - Weekdays

Requirements

• A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year current nursing experience is preferred.
• A current Pennsylvania License is required.
• A genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities is required.
• A current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of medical care for 4-6 individuals per home during their shift.
• Travel between homes as needed.
• Work with the direct care staff in ensuring physician orders, medications, and treatments are carried out as well as general health monitoring.
• Provide direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments, recording seizure activity as needed, and administering medications.

Qualifications

The position requires a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. A minimum of one (1) year current nursing experience is preferred. A current Pennsylvania License is required. A genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities is required. A current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Pay

Base Pay - $29.00
Earn $31/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.
Additional $4.00/hr for second shift hours.

Schedule

Nurses working in our community group homes will work shifts that may vary based on the needs of the residents and the schedule of the team.

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.

Merakey

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!