UCHC Infection Control Nurse Southern Region

UCHC Infection Control Nurse FT Southern Region

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Recruitment/Posting Title UCHC Infection Control Nurse FT Southern Region

Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

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.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking an Infection Control Nurse for the Southern Region of New Jersey. The Infection Control Nurse implements and evaluates the Statewide Infection Control Program at the Prison with a primary focus on HIV / AIDS infected inmates within New Jersey Department of Corrections ( NJDOC ) to ensure that NJDOC provides a safe environment for inmates and staff.

Duties include:

• Identifies and assesses inmates with a primary focus on HIV / AIDS diagnosed individuals, high-risk inmates, and inmates requesting HIV counseling/education.
• Plans and coordinates inmate/patient access to primary medical care by ensuring scheduling of routine tests/procedures, maintaining current case management, and updating/ordering labs and medication under the supervision of the MD, as necessary
• Assists as a source of information and communication regarding infectious disease and infection control issues for the site.
• Provides HIV pre/post testing counseling as needed.
• Provides discharge planning functions for HIV infected inmates.
• Assists the Statewide Infection Control Practitioner in developing and continuously updating a Statewide Quality Improvement Program for Infection Control.
• Implements surveillance program to establish and evaluate efficacy of staff practices, including monitoring infection control policies and procedures such as management of contaminated needles, syringes, razors, dressings, etc.

Minimum Salary 37.230

Mid Range Salary 46.540

Maximum Salary 54.050

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• 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…