Registered Nurse 7am-7pm $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Nurses!

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.

About the role

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, where nurses make a difference through compassion and expertise. We follow a unit-based model of care, with a nurse manager overseeing each residential unit. Each patient has a primary nurse who coordinates all care needs, working closely with paraprofessional staff, families, and an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective assessment skills by collecting and analyzing data, interviewing, observing, and examining patients, and reviewing medical records.
• Utilizes 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 outcomes and revises the plan as needed.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to determine appropriate nursing interventions and collaborates with physicians or other clinicians as needed.
• Supervises PCA staff/unlicensed assistive personnel in direct patient care, including ADLs, bathing, and assisting with eating.
• Oversees proper infection control practices within the work environment.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including therapies, social services, physicians, psychology, clinical nutrition, and direct support professionals.
• Communicates with families/guardians on all patient-related issues.
• Performs additional responsibilities in emergency situations, including covering for staff absences or shortages, which may require additional weekend or holiday time.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse by the State of New Jersey Board of Nursing (required).
• Current CPR Certification (required).
• ACLS and/or PALS certification (preferred).
• IV certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Signing Bonus of $10,000 for Full-Time employment ($5,000 after six months, $5,000 after twelve months of continuous employment).
• Paid Training.
• Staff Appreciation events and Health and Wellness fairs.
• Employee Recognition Awards and Diversity events.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax-deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $44.50 - $48.75 per hour.

Schedule

Full-Time, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM shift.