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 heart and soul into everything we do.

 

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

 

Earn: $38/hour + Enhanced Pay Eligible.

 

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 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!