Job Information
Merakey Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 5001023192106 Requisition Number 90930
City Greensburg
Shift Rotating Shift
External Description
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 Nurse (LPN) to join our team at our program in Greensburg, PA. As an 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.
Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Care.com Membership 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Position Type Full-Time
State PA
Work Schedule Friday and Saturday 7 am- 7 pm and Sunday 7 am - 6 pm
Requirements
This LPN is a professional position which involves providing direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities and maintaining their medical records to comply with current nursing practice and state regulation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Ensure standard precautions, incident management/critical event reporting, medication dispensing and storage and safety policies and procedures are followed. This position reports to the Health Services Supervisor and/or Assistant Health Services Supervisor or, at times, the designated Registered Nurse
ABOUT MERAKEY'S IDD DIVISION Merakey supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the enhancement of their abilities and interests. Services are aimed at partnering with individuals as they become self-sufficient and live everyday lives. Merakey focuses on helping individuals find meaningful roles in their community and to feel valued as community members. Individuals are always at the core of the planning and implementation of services. Community-Based Services Adult Training Facility Behavior Support Services Early Intervention Case Management Employment (Transitional, Supported, Competitive) In-home Support Non-traditional Community Day Services/Home and Community Habilitation Supports Coordination Residential Services Community Living/Group Homes Family/Shared Living Intermediate Care Facility Respite Care Specialized Residential (medically fragile, dementia, autism, dual diagnosis, problematic sexual behavior) Supported Living
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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.