Registered Nurse - School Nurse (RN)
Fort Worth, TX
Psych
Posted Jun 19
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 20
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week · 20 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in our Ft. Worth, TX School. In this role, you will help support the health, safety, and overall well-being of the students and individuals we serve while working in a collaborative and rewarding school environment.
Earn: $45 an hour - Monday - Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Position Responsibilities
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Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Administering medications and carrying out physician and therapeutic treatment orders
- Monitoring, assessing, and documenting vital signs and overall health status
- Training individuals in self-administration of medications when appropriate
- Participating in and supporting therapeutic groups and activities
- Completing accurate and timely medical documentation, progress notes, and health records
- Responding to medical concerns, incidents, and emergencies within the school setting
- Collaborating with clinical, educational, and behavioral health teams to support student success
- Promoting a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for individuals served
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
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Requirements
- RN
Benefits
- Health insurance
Place
- City
- Fort Worth, TX
- Rent against this pay
- 39% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $79,507/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
- Address
- 4775 North Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76106, USA
$1,509 median rent against $3,900 a month at $45/hr for 20 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Fort Worth area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Fort Worth blends Western heritage with modern healthcare opportunities, offering nurses a lower-key alternative to neighboring Dallas. The Historic Stockyards district and a revitalized downtown create a distinct cultural identity. Affordable housing options appeal to relocating healthcare professionals seeking a balance of career growth and laid-back Texas living.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services founded in 1969. With more than 8,000 employees, the organization supports nearly 40,000 individuals and families annually across 12 states. Merakey serves diverse populations including individuals with intellectual…
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