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Registered Nurse, Per Diem

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Description

The Nursing profession is life changing and at Matheny we believe that our Nurses are inspirational care givers for our residents. Nurses at Matheny assume respected leadership roles as part of our medical team with shared decision making responsibilities. Nursing at Matheny is a challenging and rewarding experience. Nurses make a difference both through their compassion and expertise at Matheny. Our focus is on maintaining patient wellness so they can benefit fully from participation in our therapy, education, recreation and community programs. We follow a unit based model of care, with a nurse manager overseeing the overall functioning of each residential unit.

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Each patient has a primary nurse who coordinates all his/her care needs. Our nurses and nurse managers work closely with our paraprofessional care staff for on-going communication and teaching about each individual patient. We maintain close contact with families and acknowledge their importance as a valued member of the healthcare team.

Matheny currently has a career opportunity available for a Full TimeRegistered Nursefor the 7a-3pm, as well as per diem nurses on all shifts.

Duties of this position include:

• Demonstrates effective assessment skills by collecting and analyzing data, interviewing, observing, and examining patients, and through review of the patient’s medical record.

• Candidate will have the ability to utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served

• Formulates a comprehensive and unique plan of care for each patient; monitors patient outcomes to treatments and revises the plan as needed.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to determine appropriate nursing interventions and/or the need for collaboration with the physician or other clinicians.

• Works with and supervises the PCA staff / unlicensed assistive personnel’s work, who do the direct patient care of ADL’s, bathing, assisting with eating, etc.

• Oversees the proper infection control practices within the work environment especially now with

• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team which is comprised of all members of the patient care team- therapies, social services, physician, psychology, clinical nutrition and direct support professionals

• Communication with families/guardians on all patient-related issues is a large aspect of our nurses’ role.

As a Registered Nurse in a special hospital, performance of additional responsibilities that are not outlined in this job description may be required in an emergency situation. Additional assistance as a result of staff absences or shortages is also required, including additional weekend and/or holiday time.

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training

• Staff Appreciation events

• Health and Wellness fairs

• Employee Recognition Awards

• Diversity events

• Employee Referral Bonuses

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

The base pay rate for Per Diem Registered Nurses is $40.00 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.

Position Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required. BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse by the State of New Jersey Board of Nursing required.

Current CPR Certification required.

Registered Nurse, Specialty Certification preferred.

Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem

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This position is currently accepting applications.