LPN Outpatient Meth Dispensing Nurse
- Full-Time
- Philadelphia, PA
- Merakey
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Merakey is seeking a LPN Outpatient Methadone Dispensing Nurse to join our Behavioral Health division in Philadelphia, PA on Parkside Ave.
Shift: Mon-Fri, 5:30am-1:30pm and every other Sat-Sun, 7:30am-1:00pm OR Mon-Fri, 6:30am-2:30pm and every other Sat-Sun, 7:30am-1:00pm
?POSITION OVERVIEW
The LPN Outpatient Methadone Dispensing Nurse will administer medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician's orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health (includes mental health and addictive diseases), integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults.
Site/Clinic Based Services
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education 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.
With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas, California, and Tennessee.
Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
APPLY TODAY www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition # 61786
Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program•Current license as an LPN or RN in the Commonwealth of PA•Minimum 1 year nursing exp•Experience with chemically dependent population preferred•Current CPR certification
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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Shift: Mon-Fri, 5:30am-1:30pm and every other Sat-Sun, 7:30am-1:00pm OR Mon-Fri, 6:30am-2:30pm and every other Sat-Sun, 7:30am-1:00pm
?POSITION OVERVIEW
The LPN Outpatient Methadone Dispensing Nurse will administer medication and therapeutic treatments as per physician's orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
- Monitor for potential side effects and report it to psychiatrist
- Provide care in a manner that considers the patients' rights, safety, comfort, and the overall therapeutic environment
- Observe and document and report patient behavior
- Monitor and document weights, pulses, respiration, and blood pressures for children and adolescents starting stimulant medications
- Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Compensation Plans
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan (with company matching)
- Marketplace Savings Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- 24-Hour Nurse Hotline
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off (for qualifying positions)
- Stability that coincides with working for a national leader in education and human services
Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health (includes mental health and addictive diseases), integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults.
Site/Clinic Based Services
- The Center for Hope
- Outpatient
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parents and Children Together (PACT)
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Psychiatric/Socialization Rehabilitation for Hope
- Residential Services for Children and Adults
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
- Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)
- Case Management / Recovery Coaching
- Community Health Liaison (CHL)
- Community and School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH)
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT)
- Family Based Mental Health Services
- Therapeutic Family Care
- Foster Care Plus
- Peer Support
- Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- Supported Employment
- Supports for Permanency (SFP)
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education 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.
With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas, California, and Tennessee.
Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
APPLY TODAY www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition # 61786
Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program•Current license as an LPN or RN in the Commonwealth of PA•Minimum 1 year nursing exp•Experience with chemically dependent population preferred•Current CPR certification
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled