Registered Nurse - New Castle, DE

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current license as an RN in DE.
• 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 DE driver's license, along with reliable transportation.
• 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.

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

Earn: $42.75/hour

We are seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our program in New Castle, DE.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs health care coordination for assigned residents as needed and follow-up through resolution in their home, in the office and or hospital. Maintains acuity list on each individual.
• Identifies health issues and follows through resolution
• Accurately and thoroughly documents health issues and reviews packets from med appointments and psych appointments.
• Completes annual Lifetime Medical History and all needed paperwork for individuals on caseload.
• Collaborate with PCP, psychiatrist, nutrition, OT, PT, Speech, pharmacy and specialists and coordinate care and informs nursing director of ongoing issues.
• Record keeping in Ther-Ap (Electronic record keeping)
• Attends medical and psych appointments as needed
• Performs family and resident health teaching including development and implementation of self-medication programs
• Conduct effective in-service training for staff and ensure compliance with protocols, practices and procedures at homes and as a large group.
• Communicates all health issues with the interdisciplinary team and participates in house, interdisciplinary team and staff meetings as needed.
• Med checks/house checks monthly at each home and after each med change.
• Pharmacy liaison
• Documentation in Therapy and submits billing

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!