Registered Nurse

Merakey • New Castle, DE

4d • $43

About The Position

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) looking for an opportunity to make
a difference in the lives of individuals with physical and developmental
disabilities? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

Earn: $42.75/hour

Part-Time - 28 hours per week!

We are seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our program
in New Castle, DE.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current license as an RN in DE.
• Preferably, at least one year of experience as an RN.
• Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
• Possession of a current and valid DE driver's license, along with reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform professional nursing duties including assessment, treatment, and medication dispensing.
• Physical capability to exert up to 50lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs continuously.

Responsibilities

• Performs health care coordination for assigned residents as needed and follow-up through resolution in their home, in the office and or hospital. Maintains acuity list on each individual.
• Identifies health issues and follows through resolution
• Accurately and thoroughly documents health issues and reviews packets from med appointments and psych appointments.
• Completes annual Lifetime Medical History and all needed paperwork for individuals on caseload.
• Collaborate with PCP, psychiatrist, nutrition, OT, PT, Speech, pharmacy and specialists and coordinate care and informs nursing director of ongoing issues.
• Record keeping in Ther-Ap (Electronic record keeping)
• Attends medical and psych appointments as needed
• Performs family and resident health teaching including development and implementation of self-medication programs
• Conduct effective in-service training for staff and ensure compliance with protocols, practices and procedures at homes and as a large group.
• Communicates all health issues with the interdisciplinary team and participates in house, interdisciplinary team and staff meetings as needed.
• Med checks/house checks monthly at each home and after each med change.
• Pharmacy liaison
• Documentation in Therapy and submits billing

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support for full-time roles.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED