Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Merakey

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



Nurses working in our community group homes will provide oversight of medical care for 4-6 individuals per home during their shift. Nurse will travel between homes as needed. Nurses will work with the direct care staff in ensuring physician orders, medications and treatments are carried out as well as general health monitoring. Individuals are generally dependent on staff for many daily care activities, we work to increase their independence and exposure to the community.



Earn $31/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.



As a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments, recording seizure activity as needed, and administering medications. This position requires traveling throughout group homes.



Benefits:

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!



Apply today!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers





About Merakey:

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.



The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:


* Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
* 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.

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