Nursing Assistant; Certified 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 system 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 a Full Time Nursing Assistant for Southwoods State Prison, located 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 and or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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 (ADL's) 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.

Minimum Salary: $20,410 | Mid Range Salary: $20,910 | Maximum Salary: $21,540

• 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

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

• CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver's License. Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to assist in lifting and rotating 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.

Posting Number: 26ST0555

Location:

Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ
City:
Bridgeton
State: NJ
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Off Campus

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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