Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st shift

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well‑being platform

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct care to adults with IDD on the AVS campus. You will perform clinical assessments, administer medications, manage acute medical events, and support enteral feeding and respiratory therapies across 5 residential buildings and 6 group homes serving 107 residents.

Ideal candidates hold PA LPN licensure, have at least 1 year of LPN experience, and possess a valid PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• LPN license in PA
• 1 year LPN experience preferred
• Valid PA driver license may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and administer medications.
• Provide enteral feeding and respiratory care.
• Respond to acute medical events on the AVS campus.
• Care for residents across 5 buildings and 6 group homes (107 residents)

Skills

LPN experience

PA driver license

Interest in IDD care

Education

LPN license PA

Job 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
• Optional Enhanced 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 willwork 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.

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 under‑represented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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.