Registered Nurse - Wilkes Barre, PA

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

• 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

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.

• 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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options (pre‑tax and Roth)
• Daily Pay – access to pay when you need it
• Well‑being platform with self‑care tools and resources
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through
• 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

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.

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.