Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Hatboro, PA
2 DAYS AGO
21525689
Summary
Hatboro, PA
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Reference #: 5001124997306 Licensed Practical Nurse #101058
Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apply for this job now! Apply Position Type Full-Time Shift 1st Shift – with week-ends Work Schedule Sunday, Monday & Saturday 7a – 7p Requirements 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. Description 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 to join our team at our program in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (Group Home Visiting Nurse) at AVS Merakey, you’ll provide direct nursing care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Your responsibilities will include traveling to our group homes, clinical assessments, monitoring acuity, teaching staff on residents care plan and medical needs, delivering medications to group homes, updating MAR and Treatment logs.
Earn $32/hour + Enhanced Pay Eligible.

Essential Job Functions:

Visit group homes, deliver medications, update MARs and Treatment Logs, conduct nursing assessments on residents to identify for signs and symptoms of illness, and report findings to the nursing supervisor.
Identify health issues and follow through to resolution, while documenting all actions.
Review, transcribe, and administer physician’s orders accurately.
Collaborate with various healthcare professionals and specialists to coordinate care, while keeping the nursing supervisor informed.
Provide health education to residents and their families.
Conduct effective in-service training for staff to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures.
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.
Perform general nursing duties, including traveling to group homes as a visiting nurse, conduct quarterly physical assessments, and monthly breast exam.
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
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
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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! 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.