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Registered Nurse - School Nurse (RN)

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Merakey

Fort Worth, Texas

You'll be the RN at our Ft. Worth, TX school.

Eligibility
Psych

Posted Jun 19

Shift and hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm Monday - Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm5 shifts · 20 hours a week
Unit and setting
Ft. Worth, TX school · School help support the health, safety, and overall well-being of the students and individuals we servestudents and individuals Merakey serves
License
RN license We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in our Ft. Worth, TX School.

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in our Ft. Worth, TX School.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Texas staff rolesTexas staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $48/hr, across 1,592 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsDailyPay, access to pay when neededDailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution optionsRetirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • BenefitsVoluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through the American Worker, not a substitute for major medical
  • BenefitsConfidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the EAPConfidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • BenefitsOn the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resourcesEnjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • BenefitsEmployee discounts and savings on entertainment, travel, and lifestyleEmployee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
More benefits (9)
  • BenefitsFree online personal development classes through Pryor Online LearningAccess to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

The role and schedule

Day to day
giving medications and carrying out treatment orders Administering medications and carrying out physician and therapeutic treatment orders
Day to day
teaching self-administration of medications Training individuals in self-administration of medications when appropriate
Day to day
therapeutic groups and activities Participating in and supporting therapeutic groups and activities
Day to day
responding to school medical emergencies Responding to medical concerns, incidents, and emergencies within the school setting
Weekends
No weekends

The workplace

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Merakey
Hiring organization

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…

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

School & Camp is a specialty you move into. Some states add a school nurse certificate to the RN.

Original listing

Read full text

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

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!

What's around it?

In Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,509/mo
Household income
$79,507/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Fort Worth, TX

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