Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform professional nursing duties including assessments, treatment and follow through resolution of all health issues.

WORK LOCATION TYPE

Spends approximately 75% or more of time inside, providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral/medical needs in a residential EBSH setting.

Compensation: $35.00-$38.00, based on experience

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Implements program policy and procedure according to program regulations and guidelines
Provides overall medical support to individuals who receive services to include scheduling of medical appointments and follow up as needed.
Works closely with Program Director and Administrator to ensure health and safety of individuals receiving services
Provides on-site medical support to individuals
Represent Merakey at all external meetings, conferences, etc. as assigned
Be knowledgeable and adhere to program regulations, assisting in preparation for annual licensure as applicable
Maintain frequent contact with family members, as deemed appropriate
Maintain frequent contact with external stakeholders as needed
On-call responsibilities
May perform other related duties when assigned or required

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!

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

LPN CA license; valid driver’s license; 1year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues; experience working in a residential environment preferred

Education/License/Certification(s)

Associate Degree
License Certification
Certification

Experience: Minimum Required

1 – 3 years

NOTE: 2 years of experience means 2 years of experience performing this or a similar role

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