Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking an LPN for their clinic on Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA. This is a part-time role, working 8 hours a week, one day a week (except Tuesdays) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The role offers a pay rate of $32.00/hr. Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services with over 8,000 employees across 12 states.

Requirements

• An active LPN License.
• A minimum of two years experience in adult mental health direct care.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a Recovery-Based team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain LPN credentials as required by licensing agency.
• Provides nursing support including, but not limited to medication training and management (injections), taking blood pressures, pulses, temperatures, BMI’s, general first aid, etc.
• Assists with prior authorizations, prescription requests, and other medical forms submitted by members or other agencies for completion.
• Ensures all medications are stored and maintained appropriately with regular inventory review.
• Ensures that all medications are inventoried and purged regularly.
• Assists with medication management appointments with psychiatrist as needed.
• Provides culturally competent, recovery-oriented services.
• Educates members about mental illness, wellness and living in recovery.
• Works in a collaborative manner with all staff and members within the outpatient clinic.
• Attends all trainings, meetings, and supervisions as required by agency, payer, or licensure body which may include, but is not limited to CBH, MA, OMHSAS, and Code of Ethics for nursing professionals.
• Provides timely, accurate documentation of all services rendered by submitting accurate and legible required paperwork per agency and payer guidelines.
• Communicates with members, their families or identified supports, per member approval in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
• Understands and adheres to all Merakey policies and procedures.
• Participates in all Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintains productivity and production expectations as indicated by supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed