Licensed Vocational Nurse

Merakey; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Escondido, CA. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. You'll be responsible for their medical needs while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. With competitive pay and generous benefits, including comprehensive healthcare coverage and tuition reimbursement, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their nursing career. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Access to well-being platform

Backup childcare services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Access to online learning classes

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse certification is required.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall medical needs of assigned individuals.
• Support individuals in Intellectual Developmental Disability programs.

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse certification

Nursing experience

Experience with IDD population

Working with challenging behaviors

Job description

Join to apply for the Licensed Vocational Nurse role at Merakey

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 Vocational Nurse to join our team in our Escondido, CA location.

The position is responsible for the overall medical needs of assigned individuals in our Intellectual Developmental Disability programs.

Earn $35.00/hr.

To fill out an online application: www.merakey.org/careers

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. 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!

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse certification is required.
• A minimum of one year nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience working with IDD population in a community setting is preferred.
• Experience working with challenging behaviors/MH issues preferred.
• A current LVN License and a genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
• In addition, a current and valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required depending on the work location.

Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled