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Reference #: 5001081018906 The LPN nursing position is responsible for completing and monitoring all medical requirements of the program, including injections and health monitoring within our Adult Behavioral Health division.   Earn $31.20 per hour.   Schedule: 20 hours per week, M-Th.   Duties:  *  Administers medication, general first aid and other therapeutic treatments per physician's order and Merakey policies and procedures.  *  Provides ongoing assessment of mental status to include, but not limited to vitals, weights, BMI, change in mental status, side effects or allergic reactions and documents according to established procedures.  *  Coordinates care with Primary Care Physicians, pharmacies, and other health care providers and documents this in the electronic health record (EHR).  *  Provides patient education to clients including, but not limited to medical conditions and wellness.   *  Provides care in a manner that considers patient rights, safety, comfort, and the overall therapeutic environment.  *  Handles confidential information with discretion and diplomacy following Merakey policies and procedures for documentation and release of information.  *  Documents all nursing and coordination of care according to established procedures in client charts.  *  Ensures that all medication and sample medication is stored and maintained appropriately with regular inventory review.  *  Communicates with program team, families, identified supports in a professional manner.  *  Performs all other related duties to sustain the operation of the program as required or assigned.   Benefits  Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!  *  DailyPay enrollment option *  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 welcomes all Veterans to apply! Qualifications:  *  LPN in PA.  *  1 - 4 years of related experience.   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.