Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Philadelphia, PA

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting clinical operations and providing nursing care to individuals with behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited LPN program and possess a current state license. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and generous benefits, including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Access to self-care tools and resources

Backup childcare and elder care services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment

Free online personal development classes

Qualifications

• Current state LPN license and registration required.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential medical and nursing care to individuals with behavioral health needs.
• Conduct medical screenings and administer medications.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Nursing Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program

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Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

10:30AM-7PM M-F

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.


• Current state LPN license and registration is required.


• Experience in a healthcare setting, behavioral health, urgent care, or similar
  environment is preferred.
  
  

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Philadelphia PA 19132.

Earn $31.88/hour.

Position Details

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports clinical operations, providing essential medical and
nursing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health urgent needs. This position works under the
supervision of the CRNP(s) and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary BHUCC team. The LPN
conducts medical screenings, performs biometric assessments, draws blood for labs, administers
medications, coordinates prescription authorizations, and participates in care coordination.

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. 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!