Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for coordinating physicians and clinics at our program center as directed by HSS/ AHSS. This is a professional position which involves providing direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities and maintaining their medical records to comply with current nursing practice and state regulations. This position reports to the Health Services Supervisor and/or Assistant Health Services Supervisor. This position requires traveling throughout group homes.

Shift requirements

8 hour shifts 5 days a week with rotating weekends (work one weekend off the next). Must be able to work both 1st and second shift. (6am-2:30pm or 2:00pm-10:30pm) on a rotating schedule.

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.

Earn $29/hour in this position with the option of an additional $2/hour with the selection of enhanced pay.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• 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 are required
• Certification in BLS CPR