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Merakey is currently seeking a LPN PRN (as needed) to join our Merakey Behavioral Health division in our Philadelphia, PA location in Mt. Airy.POSITION OVERVIEWThe LPN Nurse will ensure standard precautions, incident management/critical event reporting, medication dispensing and storage and safety policies and procedures are followed. The LPN will work at various Merakey sites (residential and/or outpatient ) when the staff nurse is out due to sickness, vacation, or personal days.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
Giving long acting injecitons
Working with individuals with serious mental illness
Adminster medications
Monitor vital signs
Assess for any phyisical illness
MERAKEY IS PROUD TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
Work/Life Balance
Competitive Compensation Plans
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan (with company matching)
Marketplace Savings Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
24-Hour Nurse Hotline
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off (for qualifying positions)
Stability that coincides with working for a national leader in education and human services
ABOUT MERAKEY'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISIONMerakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health (includes mental health and addictive diseases), integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults.Site/Clinic Based Services
The Center for Hope
Outpatient
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parents and Children Together (PACT)
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Psychiatric/Socialization Rehabilitation for Hope
Residential Services for Children and Adults
Community Based Services
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)
Case Management / Recovery Coaching
Community Health Liaison (CHL)
Community and School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH)
Crisis Intervention
Substance Use Disorder Services
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT)
Family Based Mental Health Services
Therapeutic Family Care
Foster Care Plus
Peer Support
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Supported Employment
Supports for Permanency (SFP)
For more information on each individual service, please visit: https://www.merakey.org/services-behavioral-health.htmlABOUT MERAKEYMerakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education 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.With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas, California, and Tennessee.Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer!APPLY TODAY www.merakey.org/careersRequisition # 49529
Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA
One year mental health experience
One year med/surg experience
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
