Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey • Coraopolis, PA

2d • $32 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who will make an impact on the
lives of adults living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Earn $32 - $36 per hour (base plus shift differentials) working PRN  

Program Description:

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 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.

Position Description:

The nurse will work on the AVS campus with 5 residential buildings and 6 group
homes totaling 107 residents. The nurse will provide direct nursing care to
adults with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical
assessments, administering medications, acute medical emergent conditions,
providing enteral feedings as well as respiratory treatments and care.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for
employee contributions.
Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings
include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
(not a substitute for major medical insurance)
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and
resources.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and
lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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

• Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an LPN preferred.
• A current and valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• provide direct nursing care to adults with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments
• administering medications
• acute medical emergent conditions
• providing enteral feedings as well as respiratory treatments and care

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees