Registered Nurse (DDD Group Homes; Somerset County)

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

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. 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 seven 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 a career opportunity available for a Full Time Community Services Registered Nurse. The position is Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, depending on patient need. 

Qualifications/Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited college of university required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse by the State of New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary nurse for a caseload of community residents.
• Provides skilled professional nursing care to community residents.
• Ensures continuity of care and coordination of the care plan.
• Assists the Group Home manager with orienting new DSP and LPN staff for the group home routines.
• Documents all aspects of health care in accordance with DDD and community residence requirements.
• Conducts education with DSP’s and LPN’s on each resident disease issue and treatment.
• Monitors and coordinates care with Direct Support Professionals.
• Reviews all residents' physical and medication records.
• Reviews and supervises the implementation of medically prescribed diets and exercise programs.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with stakeholders.

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.

Qualified candidates who are hired 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 one year of continuous employment).

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 minimum salary scale for this position is $77,025 annually.

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.