School Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

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 opportunity available for a Full Time S chool Nurse. Qualife d candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $10,000.00. ($5,000.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $5,000.00 after completion of twelve months of continuous employment).

Duties of this position include:

• Provides care and oversight of care to students in accordance with physician’s orders, school policy and N.J. Administrative Code.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive student health records.
• Participates in the IEP development as it relates to preschool student health matters.
• Reviews student immunization records annually for evidence of student compliance to immunization schedule pursuant to N.J.A.C.
• Assists the CSN in updating the School Health Services Plan with the School Physician as requested.
• Communicates effectively with parents, school districts, community organizations, government agencies, students, supervisors and staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of and interprets school policies and procedures as well as all applicable N.J. and Federal laws.
• Attends traditional school based activities such as Back-to-School Night, Prom, Open House, and parent conferences. Provides oversight as per school based certificate and assignment. Accompanies students and staff on field trips as directed.
• Required to cover for other nurses within their scope of practice and cross train on specialized equipment including, but not limited to trach and ventilation care.

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 salary range for this position is $44.50 - $48.75 per hour.

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

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.

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