Licensed Practical Nurse PT UCHC BSP

Position Details

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Part Time, Days – UCHC BSP

Department: UCHC Bayside State Prison

Location: Bayside State Prison, Leesburg, NJ

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to providing physical, mental health, dental, and sex offender treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system in New Jersey. With a budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff, UCHC delivers effective, compassionate, accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provide technical nursing care to assigned patients, perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and create a safe, therapeutic environment.

• Initiate the admission process and assist with identifying recurrent health problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes of residents.
• Collect pertinent data through observation, interview, and teamwork and communicate changes in resident condition to other caregivers.
• Maintain the clinical area in a clean, neat, safe manner and participate in required counts and cleaning assignments.
• Adhere to institutional and medical-unit infection control policies.
• Maintain current professional skills and pursue professional growth to enhance correctional nursing practice and the organization’s image.

• Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from the placement site.

• At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting.

First responders must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and be able to lift and rotate patients who are unable to ambulate, up to 50 pounds.

Requires approval by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adherence to all DOC requirements.

Full onsite; 20 hours per week on day shift.

Teamsters Local 97.

FLSA:
Nonexempt. Grade: 215.

Salary range:
Minimum $32,520.00 – Mid Range $33,020.00 – Maximum $34,010.00. Final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and departmental funds.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

At the commencement of employment during Flu Season, employees may be required to provide proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted.

University policy provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.