Registered Nurse

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 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 career opportunities available for Full Time and Per Diem Registered Nurses on all shifts. 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 assessment skills by collecting and analyzing data, interviewing, observing, and examining patients, and through review of the patients 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 personnels work, who do the direct patient care of ADLs, 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.

Desired Qualities of a Registered Nurse:

Respect

Professionalism

Integrity

Compassion

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.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.

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