Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st shift

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga wellness platform

Care.com access

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey AVS is seeking a Nurse to deliver direct nursing care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across a campus with住宅 buildings and group homes. The role includes medication administration, clinical assessments, and treatments, with a schedule of M-F 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The base rate is $29.00 per hour, with an optional enhanced pay of $2.00 per hour for full-time employees who opt out of our standard medical/dental/vision.

Qualifications

• Current license as an LPN in PA.
• One year of LPN experience preferred.
• Interest in working with adults with IDD.
• A current and valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Perform clinical assessments and administer medications.
• Manage acute medical situations, enteral feedings, and respiratory treatments.
• Care for residents across AVS campus with multiple facilities.

Skills

LPN license

1 year experience

Driver's license

Job description

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.

Description

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

Schedule: M - F 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Rate:

• Standard base rate:$29.00 per hour
• OptionalEnhanced Pay:+$2.00 per hour (for full-time employees opting out of our primary medical/dental/vision)

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.

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.

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!

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