Licensed Practical Nurse - Special Hospital

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.

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. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has career opportunities available for Full Time and Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurses at our Special Hospital in Peapack, NJ. There are various shifts available. Qualified candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $3,000.00. ($750.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $750.00 after completion of twelve months of continuous employment).

Desired Qualities of a Licensed Practical 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

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Duties of this position include:

• Demonstrates effective skills in the assessment and review of patients medical records.
• Follows each patients individualized plan of care, monitors outcomes to treatments, and communicates issues to the patients 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.

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.

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.

Current CPR Certification required.

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