Staff Nurse Mental Health Per Diem Mulitiple -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. 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.

Posting

Summary:

University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC) is seeking a per diem Mental Health Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols.

Functions as a team leader as assigned. Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the psychological and physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Use psychiatric standards of nursing practice and classification of mental disorders to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions delineating nursing actions unique to each inmate's needs.
• Implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore physical and mental health of all age groups.
• Evaluate inmate responses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care.
• Perform additional duties related to the milieu and its safety, as documented and supervised.
• Assume responsibility for continuing education and professional development and contribute to the professional growth of co-workers.

Minimum Education and Experience: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey. Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric experience required.

Certifications/Licenses: CPR certification required. Valid Driver's License required. Must possess own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation between sites.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: See job posting for specifics.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent.

• 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.

Position Status: Per Diem

Working Hours (per week): 19.00

Daily Work Shift: Rotating

Work Arrangement: This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union: HPAE 5089 Per Diem

Payroll Designation: People Soft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

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

Posting Number: 25ST0315

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus – Newark, NJ

Location Details: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements and infection control policies may apply. For details, speak with the hiring manager. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws regarding non-discrimination.