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Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$31 - $31/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 29 days ago
Practice for this role

Licensed Practical Nurse · $31 - $31/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -8% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ($33.81/hr, n=132)
  • 565 similar openings in the Pittsburgh area · median $33.81/hr
$3.50/hr · p10p90 · $120/hr
this role: $31.00/hrmedian $33.81/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 132 posted nursing roles in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 45th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% below the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania median for nursing roles.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, communication, social skill development, and managing complex medical needs.

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our IDD team in our Crafton, PA location.

Schedule

  • 3 weekdays 6:30
  • AM - 7:00 PM rotating M-F

NEW Shift Differentials • 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
  • Optional
  • Enhanced
  • Pay: + $2.00 per hour (for full-time employees opting out of our primary medical/dental/vision)

Position Details

Our Licensed Practical Nurse interact and support our adults in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. In addition, most of the people we serve have multiple physical disabilities, extensive medical complications and may require supports for challenging behaviors. This position is located in our PHMC facility that operates as a 45-50 bed location.

Program Details

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.

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 [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

  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. One year of experience is preferred, along with a genuine interest in supporting individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Behavioral support
  • Patient care
  • Personal care
  • Social skill development
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31 - $31/hr
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Pennsylvania LPN roles stay consistently in demand

Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Pennsylvania are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on current licensure readiness, familiarity with health and safety standards, and comfort with basic computer systems and team-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your diploma, policy comprehension, and collaboration examples before applying.

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