Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $35 - $35

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we
do. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN to join our team at our
program in Philadelphia.

Earn: $35/Hour.

As an LPN at Merakey, you'll provide direct nursing care to individuals with
developmental and physical disabilities. Your responsibilities will include
clinical assessments, monitoring seizure activity, and administering
medications.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
• Possession of a current and valid PA driver's license, along with reliable transportation (may be required).
• Physical capability to comfortably exert up to 50lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs continuously.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably, at least one year of experience as an LPN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments on residents to identify signs and symptoms of illness, reporting findings to the nursing supervisor.
• Identify health issues and follow through to resolution, documenting all actions.
• Review, transcribe, and administer physician's orders accurately.
• Collaborate with various healthcare professionals and specialists to coordinate care, keeping the nursing supervisor informed.
• Provide health education to residents and their families, including self-medication programs.
• Conduct effective in-service training for staff to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures.
• Communicate health changes and new orders to the interdisciplinary team, participating in unit staff meetings and incident reviews.
• Utilize the least restrictive approaches to behavior management and demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric emergencies.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations in a calm, constructive, and positive manner, following the nursing supervisor's direction.
• Implement self-medication programs.
• Perform general nursing duties including medicine administration, physician visits, quarterly reports and physical assessments, monthly breast exams, and case review meetings.
• Administer bolus and/or tube feedings.
• Tracheostomy 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. (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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees