Registered Nurse

Merakey

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, clinical assessments, and medication administration for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide health education to residents and their families.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an accredited Registered Nurse program and possess a current RN license in Pennsylvania. You have a genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and at least one year of experience is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nurse

RN

Case Manager

medication administration

tracheostomy care

nursing assessments

health education

in-service training

documentation

Job Description

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with physical and developmental disabilities? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our team at our program in Warminster, PA. 

Earn: $43/Hour + Enhanced Pay Eligible (Additional $2/hour) + Shift Differentials

Travel to Bucks, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties & In-Office Role

9:00am-5:00pm Mon - Fri

As an RN at Merakey, you'll play a vital role in providing direct nursing care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Your responsibilities will include clinical assessments, medication administration, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Administer medications and treatments, including tube feedings and tracheostomy care, with precision and compassion.
  • Perform nursing assessments on residents as needed to identify and address health issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with various healthcare professionals and specialists to coordinate comprehensive care, keeping the nurse manager informed.
  • Provide health education to residents and their families, including implementing self-medication programs as directed by the nurse manager.
  • Conduct in-service training for staff to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of excellence in care delivery.
  • Communicate health issues with the interdisciplinary team, actively participating in staff meetings and monthly reviews with the QIDP.
  • Complete quarterly assessments in a timely manner, maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Fulfill duties as a charge nurse when assigned, carrying an emergency contact telephone, and responding as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the smooth operation of our program.

If you're ready to advance your nursing career while making a meaningful impact, apply now to join our team at Merakey. Your dedication and expertise will help us continue to provide exceptional care to those we serve.

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:

  • Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
  • Current license as an RN in the Commonwealth of PA.
  • Preferably, at least one year of experience as an RN.
  • Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
  • Possession of a current and valid PA driver's license, along with reliable transportation (may be required).
  • Ability to perform professional nursing duties including assessment, treatment, and medication dispensing.
  • Physical capability to exert up to 50lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs continuously.

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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