Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Russellton, Pennsylvania
LPN
Posted Aug 31 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Patients
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and medication management services to individuals residing in a Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR).
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Childcare
- Offered
The median for nursing in Pennsylvania is $35/hr, across 397 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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 full time Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in our Russellton, PA location.
Earn $28.78/hour with our Enhanced Pay option.
Position Details
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and medication management services to individuals residing in a Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR). The LPN is responsible for monitoring residents' physical and mental health needs, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care with healthcare providers, and supporting recovery-oriented services. This position works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote resident health, safety, independence, and overall well-being.
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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!
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following
qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program and possess a valid PA Licensed Practical Nurse licensure - required. 1 year of psychiatric mental health paid or volunteer experience required. Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles, and recovery driven service system required. Valid Driver's License required. All Clearances required by OMHSAS regulations.
Sourced from Merakey’s careers page.
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Requirements
- PA Licensed Practical Nurse
- Driver's License
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan
Place
- City
- Russellton, Pennsylvania
- State price level
- 2% below the national average
Pennsylvania index 97.6, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services founded in 1969. With more than 8,000 employees, the organization supports nearly 40,000 individuals and families annually across 12 states. Merakey serves diverse populations including individuals with intellectual…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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