Merakey·Hazleton, Pennsylvania
The RN provides high-quality, recovery-oriented care for individuals with dual diagnoses of mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include performing medical monitoring, implementing treatment plans in community settings, and maintaining electronic medical records.
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 full-time Registered Nurse to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Earn $38.54/hour.
Schedule: 40 hours/week; 1st shift, Monday-Friday
The full-time registered nurse (RN) plays a pivotal role in our community-based Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT), serving Luzerne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna Counties. The dual diagnosis team takes a compassionate, recovery-oriented approach dedicated to providing high-quality care and unwavering support for individuals diagnosed with both a mental illness and an intellectual disability. The RN will spend their time in the field, directly interacting with consumers in their homes, traveling, and documenting their work.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
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!
Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and an active, unrestricted RN license in Pennsylvania. A valid driver's license and knowledge of recovery principles for adults with serious mental illness or intellectual disabilities are required.
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, a valid Pennsylvania RN license, BLS certification, and may prefer a BSN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and BLS status before applying.