Staff Nurse PT UCHC NSP

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

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. 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, Rutgers supports more than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff across New Jersey and the world.

Posting

Title:

Staff Nurse PT Days UCHC NSP
Department: UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison
Location: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ
Home Location Campus: Off Campus
City: Newark, NJ

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of residents, including adolescents (13-17), adults (18-64) and their families, within the correctional system framework.
• Perform assessments of residents in various settings (initial intake, health care unit, sick call, emergency housing areas, chronic care clinics, infirmary).
• Collaborate with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
• Identify resident-centered goals and nursing objectives; implement prescribed interventions and solutions.
• Plan nursing care by identifying residents' needs based on assessments; make timely referrals and initiate nursing care per institutional policies and procedures.
• As team leader or charge nurse, delegate duties to other health care team members based on their skills and experience and guide care provision.

• 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 required (must have own vehicle or alternative means to travel between sites).
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent preferred; minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.

• FLSA: Nonexempt
• Grade: 01D
• Position Status: Part Time
• Working Hours (per week): 20
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Daily
  
  Work Shift:
  
  Day
• Work Arrangement: This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
• Union: UCHC HPAE 5089
• Payroll Designation: People Soft
• Seniority Unit:
• Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
• Physical Demands: First responder capable of performing CPR for at least 10 minutes; able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, assist with lifting and rotating patients up to 50 pounds.
• Special
  
  Conditions:
  
  Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
Rutgers benefits overview.

• Posting Number: 25ST0338
• Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Off Campus
• City: Newark
• State: NJ
• Location Details: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ

• Pre-employment screenings:
  All offers contingent upon successful completion of screenings.
• Immunization:
  May require proof of vaccination for Seasonal Influenza during Flu Season; other infection control policies may apply. Exemption may be considered for medical or religious reasons.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity:
  Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer; discrimination/harassment based on protected status is prohibited. See Non-Discrimination Statement for details.