Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in West Chester, PA at Merakey
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!
Merakey is seeking a Full Time Visiting Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division for Chester & Delaware Counties.
Earn: $32/Hour + Enhanced Pay Eligible, if Opting in (Additional $2/hour).
This position is Full Time Monday – Friday.
Dayshift: 8:00am-4:00pm.
This is a community-based position requiring use of your own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
The Visiting 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 assessments
Monitor vital signs, prescribed medications and treatments, performing duties such as wound care, etc.
Provide consumer specific training for Direct Support staff
Implement 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 members
Update and review Care Checklists on a monthly basis.
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. 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!
Requirements:
A current Pennsylvania LPN License
Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program
2 years of nursing experience (preferred)
Experience working with people diagnosed with IDD
A current and valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable transportation is required
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Merakey
Location: West Chester, PA
