Licensed Practical Nurse at Merakey Education Autism Services

Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

33.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Personal Care, Communication, Social Skill Development, Health Care, Safety, Dignity, Contentment

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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 Licensed Practical Nurse to join our IDD team in our Crafton, PA location. Earn $29.00/hour during the weekday shift and $33.00/hr during weekend shift. Position Details: Our Licensed Practical Nurse interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. Benefits Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance) * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\ * Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. 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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing 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.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse interacts and supports individuals in various settings, providing care that enhances their health and safety. This includes assisting and training individuals in personal care, communication, and social skill development.