Licensed Practical Nurse (Floater, Somerset County)nnEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.nnDescriptionnnNOW OFFERING $38/HOUR FOR THIS POSITION!nnAre you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who would like to grow with a company? Join our Situational Response Team to gain the skills you need to advance your career!nnMatheny Medical and Educational Center is seeking Part Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to float between our Somerset County Group Homes and Day Program.nnNew LPN graduates are encouraged to apply! The ideal candidate is available to work 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am and have flexibility in their schedule to meet the needs of the individuals we serve. Candidates must have reliable transportation to travel between group homes and day program.nnWhat are the advantages of joining our Situational Response Team as a LPN?nnTeam members will be trained in all 5 Somerset County group homes and the day program to gain a broader understanding of our DDD programs.nnTeam members will be willing and able to transport residents in company vehicles, as needed.nnTeam members will be trained to administer medication when needed in all homes.nnTeam members will report to the Director of Residential Services to grow their nursing skill set.nnTeam members will be offered an increased pay rate due to the demands of flexibility and proficiency in multiple sites.nnEnriching Lives. Growing AbilitiesnnMatheny 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. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.nnOur fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes seven licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.nnDesired Qualities of a Direct Support Professional (DSP):nnRespectnnProfessionalismnnIntegritynnCompassionnnIncentives for joining the Matheny team:nnPaid TrainingnnStaff Appreciation eventsnnHealth and Wellness fairsnnEmployee Recognition AwardsnnDiversity eventsnnEmployee Referral BonusesnnFor 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.nnPosition RequirementsnnMust be at least 18 years of age.nnHigh school diploma or G.E.D. required.nnCurrent Licensed Practical Nursing license issued by New Jersey State Board of Nursing.nnValid driver's license with less than 5 points.nnFlexibility in your schedule to float to all our Somerset County DDD programs.nnPM22nnFull-Time/Part-Time Part-TimennDocument Upload Doc2.pdf (DocumentRetrieve.asp?dtype=req&R ID=6531698&reqUID=106640&reqIn=0&B ID=91)nnThis position is currently accepting applications.