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Merakey

Registered Nurse - Wilkes Barre, PA

Merakey, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

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Registered Nurse Position #104685 – Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type

– Full Time

Shift

– 1st Shift (no Weekends)

Work Schedule

– Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania

Active, unrestricted driver’s license

Knowledge of recovery principles and the recovery‑driven service system

Understanding of adults with serious mental illness and/or intellectual developmental disability

Description Merakey is seeking a full‑time Registered Nurse to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) based in Wilkes Barre, PA. The RN will provide high‑quality, recovery‑oriented care to individuals diagnosed with both a mental illness and an intellectual disability.

Schedule

– 40 hours per week, 1st shift, Monday – Friday

Compensation

– $37.60 per hour plus mileage reimbursement

Position Details

– The RN will serve Luzerne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna Counties. The role is field‑based: the RN will visit consumers in their homes, travel between sites, and document all work in the electronic medical record.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to implement recovery‑oriented, person‑centered treatment and support plans

Perform physical health monitoring, assessment, and other medical tasks

Support delivery of intensive therapeutic services in diverse settings, including community living arrangements, schools, community settings, and natural support residences

Complete accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Participate in a shared on‑call rotation

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options (pre‑tax and Roth)

DailyPay – access to pay when you need it

Well‑being platform with self‑care tools and resources

Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com

Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services via Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership opportunities

Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle

Free online personal development classes via Pryor Online Learning

About Merakey Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and veterans to apply.

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