Merakey is seeking a Nurse who will make an impact on the lives of adults living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
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.
This is the 39 hour per week position that consists of a 2-week rotating schedule consisting of two 15.5 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift during M-F work week, no weekends.
Week 1:
Wed: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Thurs: 2:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Fri: 2:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Week 2:
Mon: 2:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Tues: 2:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Wed: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Earn: $42 per hour (RN $38 plus $4 shift differential) or $33 per hour (LPN $29 plus $4 shift differential)
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- 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.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com 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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
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. 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!
Preferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Current license as an RN or LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
- One year of experience 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.
Skills Required
- Current license as an RN or LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
- Ability to perform clinical assessments, administer medications, provide enteral feedings and respiratory treatments, and manage acute medical needs.
- One year of experience working with similar populations.
- Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Current and valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.
Merakey Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple medical plan options, telemedicine, care navigation support, and certain specialty medications available at no cost through an affiliated pharmacy.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are structured with separate vacation, sick, and personal time allocations plus paid holidays, and vacation increases with tenure.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and practical supports include an employee assistance program, tuition support, caregiving resources, discounts, and early wage access that can improve day-to-day financial flexibility.
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What We Do
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
