Staff Nurse Nights UCHC SWSP

Position: Staff Nurse FT Nights UCHC SWSP

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full‑time Staff Nurse for the Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates in the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the resident‑patient, including adolescents (13‑17 years), adults (18‑64 years) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Performs assessments of resident‑patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary.
• Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
• Identifies inmate‑centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.
• Plans nursing care by identification of resident‑patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures.
• As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Certifications/Licenses

• License to practice in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Compensation

Grade: 01D (FLSA Nonexempt). Minimum Salary: $37,230 – Mid‑Range Salary: $46,540 – Maximum Salary: $54,050. Final offer may be influenced by qualifications, experience, and available funding.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Working Hours

Full‑time, 40 hours per week (night shift). Position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

First responders must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to lift and carry an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

Posting Details

Posting Number: 25ST0716

Location:

Southwoods State Prison, Bridgeton, NJ
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
City:
Bridgeton
State: NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

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Supplemental Questions

• Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently CPR Certified?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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