Nurse RN or LPN

Merakey • Coraopolis, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Nurse (RN or LPN) to make an impact on the lives of adults living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Merakey AVS is a non-profit organization that provides homes and a full range of services to adults with all levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The majority of the individuals supported are diagnosed with severe or profound IDD. In addition, most of the people served have multiple physical disabilities, extensive medical complications, and may require supports for challenging behaviors. 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, managing acute medical emergent conditions, providing enteral feedings, as well as respiratory treatments and care. This is a 39-hour per week position with a 2-week rotating schedule consisting of two 15.5-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift during a Monday-Friday work week, with no weekends.

Requirements

• Current license as an RN or LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• A current and valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Complete clinical assessments.
• Administer medications.
• Manage acute medical emergent conditions.
• Provide enteral feedings.
• Provide respiratory treatments and care.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed