Nursing Assistant; Certified PT Eves UCHC SWSP

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system.

Rutgers UCHC is seeking a Part‑Time Nursing Assistant for Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to inmates under the direction of a Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Implements physician/associate practitioner orders within the scope of practice under the auspices of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with feeding, bathing, and other inmate activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed within the Health Service Unit.
• Assists the physician/associate practitioner with procedures as needed, including preparing the inmate for the examination.
• Assists with the cleaning, sterilization, and securing of equipment within the Health Service Unit.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining the supply stock in the Health Service Unit by ordering in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification in New Jersey as a Nursing Assistant.

• CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adherence to all DOC requirements.

Not specified.

First‑responder must have physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and be physically able to lift and rotate patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

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

Part‑Time

20 hours per week, standard 40‑hour schedule, evening shift.

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Teamsters 97

Grade 137. Minimum Salary: $20,410.00 – $21,540.00.

• 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

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