Licensed Practical Nurse – Philadelphia, PA Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 5001124281906BackLicensed Practical Nurse#100998Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesApplyApply for this job now! ApplyPosition TypeFull-TimeShift1st Shift – with week-endsWork Schedule9am-5pm; 40 hours with every other weekend.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year current nursing experience is preferred.
• A current Pennsylvania License and a genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities
• A current and valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable transportation is requiredDescriptionMerakey is seeking a Full Time Visiting Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Philadelphia, PA.

Earn:

$32/hour + Shift Differentials, when applicable + Enhanced Pay Eligible, if opting in (Additional $2/hour).This position is Full Time Monday – Friday with every other weekend and some holidays.

Dayshift:

10am-6:00pmThis is a community-based position requiring use of your own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Shift Differential, weekend, and holiday apply where applicable.

Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your skills and passion for supporting people? Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone? Are you searching for a rewarding career in the service of others? If this sounds like something that you would enjoy — then join our team!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct nursing care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities and maintain their medical records to comply with current nursing practice and state regulation.

This position reports to the Health Services Supervisor and/or Assistant Health Services Supervisor. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Administer and manage medications per Merakey policy and procedure.

Provide clinical assessmentsMonitor vital signs, prescribed medications and treatments, performing duties such as wound care, etc.

Provide consumer specific training for Direct Support staffImplement Health Related Policys and Procedure, as needed.

Complete Consultant forms and maintain medical records.

Generate and update Health Care Plans, as needed.

Collaborate with internal and external team membersUpdate and review Care Checklists on a monthly basis.

BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental – vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition ReimbursementCare.com MembershipAbout MerakeyMerakey 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 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.