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 Forensic Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) OR a Forensic Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at our program in Russellton, PA.

Earn $41.17/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option for Registered Nurse or

Earn $29.05/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

As a member of the nursing team, the RN or LPN will enrich lives through maintaining continuity of care by providing direct interaction with program residents and collaboration with the EAC team. Provide quality, recovery focused, and holistic care to the individuals in the program. Ensures the physical health needs of those in the program are met, including assessing, and evaluating health concerns, physical health assessments, charting, dispensing medication, and providing health education. The RN/LPN works closely with the program Psychiatrist.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited RN nursing program ORGraduate of accredited LPN nursing program required.
• Current license as an RN in Commonwealth of PA OR Current license as LPN in Commonwealth of PA required.
• Must be able to work with adults with mental disorders.
• One (1) year work experience with mental/behavioral health, forensic, sexual offending behaviors or residential services required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system.
• Valid PA Driver's License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS regulations.