Registered Nurse - Community-Based

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup care access

Counseling services (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ACT team in Harrisburg, PA. The role delivers recovery-oriented, person-centered nursing care to adults with serious mental illness in community settings, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Starting pay is $47.30 per hour with full benefits or $49.30 per hour with the enhanced pay option, plus mileage reimbursement. Frequent travel (50–90%) to client homes and community sites is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active PA RN license.
• 2 years clinical experience with individuals who have mental illness.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-based, person-centered nursing care in community settings.
• Conduct assessments, monitor symptoms and treatment response.
• Deliver medication education and administration, address physical health needs.
• Support crisis intervention and real-time clinical guidance.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, families and community agencies.

Skills

RN licensure

Mental health experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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 Registered Nurse (RN)to join our team at our program in Norfolk, VA.

• Starting rate of $47.30 per hour with full benefits or $49.30 per hour with the enhanced pay option. Includes mileage reimbursement.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus rotating on-call coverage on consecutive days and weekend community coverage.
• Location: 1801 North Front Street-2199C Harrisburg, PA 17102

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, delivering recovery-oriented, person-centered care to individuals with serious mental illness in the community. This role blends clinical skill, crisis response, and collaboration to support clients in achieving stability, independence, and improved quality of life.

• Provide recovery-based, person-centered nursing care through individual and group interventions supporting mental health, daily living skills, and community functioning.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, monitor symptoms and treatment response, and collaborate on individualized treatment planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver medication education, monitoring, and administration while addressing clients physical health needs.
• Support crisis intervention efforts and provide real-time clinical guidance in community-based settings.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, families, and community agencies while serving as a client advocate and liaison.

The ACT team is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to supporting adults with serious mental illness (SMI) through community-based services, including therapy, medication management, and resource linkage. Services are primarily delivered in the community, with clients receiving at least three home visits per week. The RN contributes to a holistic approach to care, helping clients integrate into society while ensuring their basic needs and treatment goals are met. Frequent travel (50-90%) is required, and personal vehicle use for client transportation may be necessary.

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 underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
• 2 years clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and working in a recovery driven system
• Valid Drivers License