Licensed Practical Nurse - 2nd shift

Merakey; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 3,995,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay access

Well-being platform

Care.com backup care

EAP benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey Allegheny Valley School in Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a 17-bed campus facility.

The role includes clinical assessments, documenting seizure activity, administering medications, and working Monday–Friday 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM with wage differentials for evenings and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• The LPN will work on the AVS campus in a 17-bed facility and provide direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments, recording seizure activity as needed, and administering medications.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Interest in IDD

Job description

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

2nd Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

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.

Description

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

Program Description:

Merakey Allegheny Valley School (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 nearly 800 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 LPN will work on the AVS campus in a 17-bed facility. The nurse willprovide direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments, recording seizure activity as needed, and administering medications.

Schedule: M-F 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

• 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

Base Pay

• Standard base rate: $29.00 per hour

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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