Registered Nurse - 7pm-7amnnEOE 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.nnDescriptionnnThe Nursing profession is life changing and at Matheny we believe that our Nurses are inspirational care giversfor 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.nnMatheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities Mathenys 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.nnMatheny currently has a career opportunities available forFull TimeRegistered Nurses for the 7pm-7am shift. Qualified candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $3,000.00. ($1,500.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $1,500.00 after completion of twelve months of continuous employment).nnDuties of this position include:nnDemonstrates effective assessment skills by collecting and analyzing data, interviewing, observing, and examining patients, and through review of the patients medical record.nnCandidate will have the ability to utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients servednnFormulates a comprehensive and unique plan of care for each patient; monitors patient outcomes to treatments and revises the plan as needed.nnDemonstrates critical thinking skills to determine appropriate nursing interventions and/or the need for collaboration with the physician or other clinicians.nnWorks with and supervises the PCA staff / unlicensed assistive personnels work, who do the direct patient care of ADLs, bathing, assisting with eating, etc.nnOversees the proper infection control practices within the work environment especially now withnnParticipates 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 professionalsnnCommunication with families/guardians on all patient-related issues is a large aspect of our nurses role.nnAs 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.nnIncentives 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.nnAll 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.nnEnriching Lives. Growing Abilities.nnPM22nnPosition RequirementsnnAssociates Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required.nnBachelors in Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.nnLicensure/CertificationsnnLicensed Registered Professional Nurse by the State of New Jersey Board of Nursing requirednnCurrent CPR Certification required.nnACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.nnIV certification preferred.nnFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimennDocument Upload Open House Flyer Feb 8 2023 1.pdf (DocumentRetrieve.asp?dtype=req&R ID=2195132&reqUID=106640&reqIn=0&B_ID=91)nnThis position is currently accepting applications.