Licensed Practical Nurse - Philadelphia, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Preferably, at least one year of experience as an LPN.
• 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.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

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.

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!