Reference #: 5001018369006 Requisition Number 90529

City Philadelphia

Shift 1st Shift - with week-ends

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 Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division to join our team in our Philadelphia, 19115 location. 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.

Position Details This Nurse will ensure standard precautions, incident management/critical events reports Ensure storage of Individuals' medication dispensing and storage Ensure Safety policies and procedures are followed 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 3x 12 hour shifts (6:30p to 6:30a)

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational LPN program. Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA One year of experience as an LPN preferred 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

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.