Licensed Practical Nurse

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Merakey

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

New Orleans, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The LPN provides community-based behavioral health support, including medication management, administration, and crisis intervention for adults with mental illness. They also coordinate with medical specialists and assist in the development of person-centered treatment plans.

Qualifications

You have a current Louisiana Nursing License and a valid Louisiana driver's license with reliable transportation. You are passionate about working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and are ready to provide community-based behavioral health support.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Licensed Practical Nurse

Louisiana Nursing License

Louisiana driver's license

medication management

medication education

crisis intervention

medication administration

Job Description

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at our program in New Orleans, LA.

Earn $24.04/hour with full benefits or $26.04/hour with the enhanced pay option + $4,500/yearly mileage stipend 

Position Description

The LPN is a vital member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, providing community-based behavioral health support to adults with mental illness. LPNs help ensure members receive coordinated, person-centered and holistic care. This role is field-based, requiring travel within the region to support individuals where they live and receive service. 

The LPN provides medication management, medication education, crisis intervention, medication administration to consumers of the ACT Team. The LPN is also responsible for following the orders of the team's prescribers to ensure the members are receiving adequate treatment and interventions. LPNs assist with PCP and other medical specialty coordination to ensure the members needs are being met. The LPN assist with assessment and the development of the person-centered treatment plan. This is community- based work.

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • A current Louisiana Nursing License
  • A genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
  • Current and valid Louisiana driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

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Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit 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. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
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