Nurse - LPN or RN

Nurse Position

Merakey is seeking a nurse who will make an impact on the lives of adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Schedule:

Full time and part time with 8- and 12-hour per day scheduling options available.

New shift differentials:

• Monday – Thursday | 2:30 PM – 7:00 AM + $4.00 per hour
• Friday | 2:30 PM – 6:00 AM + $4.00 per hour
• Saturday 6:30 AM – Monday 7:00 AM + $6.00 per hour

Base pay:

• Standard base rate: $29.00 (LPN) or $38 (RN) per hour
• Optional enhanced pay: + $2.00 per hour (for full-time employees opting out of our primary medical/dental/vision)

Program description:

Merakey AVS is a non-profit organization which provides homes and a full range of services to adults with all levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The majority of the individuals that we support are diagnosed with severe or profound IDD. In addition, most of the people we serve have multiple physical disabilities, extensive medical complications and may require supports for challenging behaviors.

Position description:

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, acute medical emergent conditions, providing enteral feedings as well as 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.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  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.

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 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Current license as an LPN or RN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• One year of nursing experience preferred but not required.
• 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.