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.

The 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.

Matheny 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.

Matheny currently has a career opportunities available for Full Time Licensed Practical 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).

Duties of this position include:

• Demonstrates effective skills in the assessment and review of patients’ medical records.
• Follows each patient’s individualized plan of care, monitors outcomes to treatments, and communicates issues to the patient’s primary nurse.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to determine appropriate nursing interventions and/or the need for collaboration with the physician or other clinicians.
• Carries out all nursing/physician orders and documents nursing care and patient responses in accordance with hospital requirements.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration and applies the Six Rights to safeguard against medication errors.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all fundamental nursing skills.
• Applies CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions and monitors infection control practices within the work environment.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by giving and receiving pertinent information to colleagues.
• Maintains on-going and timely communication with families/guardians on all patient-related issues.
• Advocates effectively and ensures patient information is properly communicated when patients transition among healthcare professionals, both internally with the MCMD and externally with outside providers.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication with patients taking into consideration their ages and functional levels.
• Communicates effectively and follows up with direct care providers regarding patient care needs.
• As a Licensed Practical Nurse in a special hospital, performance of additional responsibilities 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.

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.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 - $33.00 per hour for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny,org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.

High School Diploma or G.E.D required.

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program for Practical Nursing required.

Licensure/Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.