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Registered Nurse

Merakey·Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$38 - $38/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago
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Registered Nurse · $38 - $38/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +46% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ($26.00/hr)
  • 202 similar openings in the Baton Rouge area · median $25.00/hr
$13.00/hr · p10p90 · $110/hr
this role: $37.99/hrmedian $26.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Baton Rouge, Louisiana rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 46% above the Baton Rouge, Louisiana median for nursing roles.

The nurse is responsible for medical and medication monitoring, education, and providing support functions for the ACT/FACT team. They will assist in treatment, substance abuse services, and crisis intervention under clinical supervision.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our program in Baton Rouge, LA.

Earn $35.99/hour with full benefits or $37.99/hour with the enhanced pay option + $7,500/yearly mileage stipend

Position Description

The ACT/FACT team nurse acts as a team player and shares in the responsibility of carrying out rehabilitation and support functions and assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families and crisis intervention services under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. The nurse is specifically responsible for medical and medication monitoring and education for those on the ACT/FACT team.

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

  • A current Louisiana Nursing License
  • A valid Louisiana driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
  • Willing to work in a community setting with members diagnosed with SMIs and Co-Occurring Disorders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Louisiana Nursing License and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. The role requires the ability to work in a community setting with individuals diagnosed with SMIs and co-occurring disorders.

  • professional certificate
  • Nursing
  • Patient education
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Medication monitoring
  • Clinical documentation
  • Substance abuse services
  • Rehabilitation support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$38 - $38/hr
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posted
Aug 13, 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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