RN Full time
Merakey

Job Info

Merakey is currently seeking Full Time Registered Nurse [RN] to join Merakey in our IDD Division in Hummelstown, PA

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey 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, formerly NHS, provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee .

WHAT MERAKEY HAS TO OFFER

• The stability that comes with working for a national leader providing education and human services to individuals with special needs

• Highly competitive compensation plans

• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company

• Flexible scheduling

• Benefits for all employees including marketplace savings program (discounts on cell phone plans, shopping, travel and more); Wellness programs (including discounted gym memberships, mail order prescription plans); legal and financial services; 24-hour nurse hotline; life/disability coverage; and Employee Assistance Program

• Benefits for qualifying employees including medical, dental & vision coverage; flexible spending account; 403B retirement plan with company contribution

• Generous PTO plans including vacation, sick, and holiday pay for qualifying employees

POSITION DETAILS

This is a professional position whose duties include oversite of the individuals medical needs, working with group home staff and maintaining all medical records. A nurse in this position reports to the Health Services Supervisor.

Examples of work performed include, but is not limited to:

• The pre-admission evaluation study and plan;

• The evaluation study, program design, and placement of the individual at the time of the admission to the facility;

• The periodic re-evaluation of the type, extent, and quality of services/programming;

• The development of discharge plans and the referral of appropriate community resources.

• Maintain all necessary medical records affecting individuals.

• Training of house staff on medical issues/procedures

Requirements:
This position requires a Registered Nurse.

• A current Pennsylvania Registered Nursing License

• Completion of an accredited course for professional nurses

• Three (3) years post-licensure experience

• Hospital experience and good management skills

• Experience and knowledge of working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

• This position also requires on-call, working with our call center staff after hours and on weekends

• In addition, a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation may be required depending on the work location.

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.

R.N. Licensure.

Requirements:
This position requires a Registered Nurse.

• A current Pennsylvania Registered Nursing License

• Completion of an accredited course for professional nurses

• Three (3) years post-licensure experience

• Hospital experience and good management skills

• Experience and knowledge of working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

• This position also requires on-call working with our call center staff after hours and on weekends.

• In addition, a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation may be required depending on the work location.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled