Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Part-time

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Retirement plan

EAP

Well-being platform

Descrizione del lavoro

Merakey is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to support adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the AVS campus. You will provide direct nursing care, conduct clinical assessments, administer medications, and respond to acute medical situations across 107 residents in 5 buildings and 6 group homes.

The role includes enteral feeding, respiratory treatments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. PA residency and valid PA driver's license may be required.

Competenze

• Current license as an LPN in PA.
• One year of LPN experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
• A PA driver’s license may be required.

Mansioni

• Provide direct nursing care to adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Conduct clinical assessments and administer medications.
• Manage acute medical conditions and provide enteral feeding and respiratory treatments.
• Collaborate with residential care teams across campus.

Conoscenze

LPN license PA

1 year LPN experience

Interest in IDD care

PA driver’s license

Formazione

LPN licensure in PA

Descrizione del lavoro

Merakey is seeking a Nurse who will make an impact on the lives of adults living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Program Description:

Merakey AVS is a non-profit organization which provides homes and a full range of services to adults with all levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The majority of the individuals that we support are diagnosed with severe or profound IDD. In addition, most of the people we serve have multiple physical disabilities, extensive medical complications and may require supports for challenging behaviors.

Position Description:

The nurse will work on the AVS campus with 5 residential buildings and 6 group homes totaling 107 residents. The nurse willprovide direct nursing care to adults with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments, administering medications, acute medical emergent conditions, providing enteral feedings as well as respiratory treatments and care.

Earn

$32 per hour working on a PRN basis

• Monday – Thursday | 2:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  + $4.00 per hour
• Friday | 2:30 PM – 6:00 AM
  + $4.00 per hour
• Saturday 6:30 AM – Monday 7:00 AM
  + $6.00 per hour

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• One year of experience as an LPN preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
• A current and valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

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